Help and resources
If you think - or know - you have an eating disorder:
You are probably wondering what you should do.
Here's what you should do: YOU SHOULD PLEASE. GET. HELP.
If you have even just a glimmer of a spark of a thought that you maybe might have an eating disorder, then your eating is disordered enough to seek help. The end. Full stop. No arguments.
You may think your eating disorder is not “bad enough” for treatment. Or you know you have an e.d., but you think you need it as a core identity. Or you may think there’s no hope, you’re too far gone. Or you think “ana” or “mia” are your friends. They are NOT your friends. They are conniving, backstabbing bitches.
No, no, no no no. There is SUCH A BETTER LIFE FOR YOU.
Recovery is possible. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. I promise.
Say something to someone.
Write a note.
Send a text.
Make a phone call.
Try a guidance counselor; minister, rabbi, or imam; a teacher; parent; aunt or uncle; guardian; 12-Step meeting; or eating-disorder hotline.
AND DON’T YOU DARE STOP REACHING OUT UNTIL YOU GET THE HELP YOU NEED.
Here's what you should do: YOU SHOULD PLEASE. GET. HELP.
If you have even just a glimmer of a spark of a thought that you maybe might have an eating disorder, then your eating is disordered enough to seek help. The end. Full stop. No arguments.
You may think your eating disorder is not “bad enough” for treatment. Or you know you have an e.d., but you think you need it as a core identity. Or you may think there’s no hope, you’re too far gone. Or you think “ana” or “mia” are your friends. They are NOT your friends. They are conniving, backstabbing bitches.
No, no, no no no. There is SUCH A BETTER LIFE FOR YOU.
Recovery is possible. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it. I promise.
Say something to someone.
Write a note.
Send a text.
Make a phone call.
Try a guidance counselor; minister, rabbi, or imam; a teacher; parent; aunt or uncle; guardian; 12-Step meeting; or eating-disorder hotline.
AND DON’T YOU DARE STOP REACHING OUT UNTIL YOU GET THE HELP YOU NEED.
The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) has a free online chat Helpline at http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support and a free, confidential phone Helpline: 1-800-931-2237. They can also connect you to local help.
Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) is a 12-Step program with meetings online, over the phone, and/or in your town. Please go to http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/meetings.html for information. The only requirement for EDA membership is a desire to recover from an eating disorder. Meetings are always free.
HelpGuide.org has trustworthy information about eating disorders and an online screening tool for eating disorders. It also has excellent advice about HOW to ask for help, and how to start helping yourself in the meantime.
Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) is a 12-Step program with meetings online, over the phone, and/or in your town. Please go to http://www.eatingdisordersanonymous.org/meetings.html for information. The only requirement for EDA membership is a desire to recover from an eating disorder. Meetings are always free.
HelpGuide.org has trustworthy information about eating disorders and an online screening tool for eating disorders. It also has excellent advice about HOW to ask for help, and how to start helping yourself in the meantime.
I KNOW YOU THINK YOU CAN’T OR SHOULDN’T ASK FOR HELP.
YOU CAN.
AND YOU SHOULD.
I believe in you. I think you’re smart and awesome.
I want to see you shine again.
I want you to be able to think about something other than food and weight.
I want your life to expand in good directions.
What are you waiting for? Take that leap of faith. Trust that you’ll grow wings when you do.
I’ll be right here cheering for you.
Xoxo,
J. J.
YOU CAN.
AND YOU SHOULD.
I believe in you. I think you’re smart and awesome.
I want to see you shine again.
I want you to be able to think about something other than food and weight.
I want your life to expand in good directions.
What are you waiting for? Take that leap of faith. Trust that you’ll grow wings when you do.
I’ll be right here cheering for you.
Xoxo,
J. J.