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The Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida provides our community with information and referrals related to Anorexia and Bulimia. We know how important treatment is for your loved one, and getting treatment is key to recovery. The support of family and friends is the most valuable tool a person with Anorexia or Bulimia can have, however in the end, only the bulimic or anorexic can do the work. Please read more in our FAQ and Finding Help.
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What is anorexia nervosa?
Taken from womenshealth.gov
| A person with anorexia (a-neh-RECK-see-ah) nervosa, often called anorexia, has an intense fear of gaining weight. Someone with anorexia thinks about food a lot and limits the food she or he eats, even though she or he is too thin. Anorexia is more than just a problem with food. It's a way of using food or starving oneself to feel more in control of life and to ease tension, anger, and anxiety. Most people with anorexia are female. An anorexic: |
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has a low body weight for her or his height |
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resists keeping a normal body weight |
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has an intense fear of gaining weight |
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thinks she or he is fat even when very thin |
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misses three (menstrual) periods in a row?for girls/women who have started having their periods |
What is bulimia?
Taken from womenshealth.gov
| Bulimia (buh-LEE-me-ah) nervosa is a type of eating disorder. It is often called just bulimia. A person with bulimia eats a lot of food in a short amount of time. This is called binging. The person may fear gaining weight after a binge. Binging also can cause feelings of shame and guilt. So, the person tries to "undo" the binge by getting rid of the food. This is called purging. Purging might be done by: |
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making yourself throw up |
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taking laxatives (LAX-uh-tiv) ó pills or liquids that speed up the movement of food through your body and lead to a bowel movement |
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exercising a lot |
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eating very little or not at all |
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taking water pills to urinate |
Members
| The Eating Disorder Network of Central Florida is: |
| Multidisciplinary |
Research shows that the most effective treatment for disordered eating includes a treatment team that includes a variety of healthcare providers. Our membership includes physicians, dieticians, social workers, mental health counselors, marriage and family therapists, and psychologists dedicated to the effective treatment of those with eating disorders. |
| Collaborative |
The Network is strongly committed to the professional development of its members via leadership positions, peer support, and referral opportunities in the treatment of those with eating disorders. |
| Educational |
Members benefit from educational opportunities, case consultations, and list serves to increase professional awareness and competencies in the treatment of those with eating disorders. |
| Non-Profit |
EDNCF is supported solely on membership dues and private/business donations. |
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