Eating Disorder Recovery Starfish


A couple quick rules:

1) This is a RECOVERY blog. Any “pro-ana” nonsense will be terminated immediately and forever. And you will be banned.
2) No numbers. That means no calorie counts, no clothes sizes, no weight measurements, nada. Again: recovery, guys.
3) Be nice to each other, please! And to me. Please be nice to me. :D?

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Resources

www.something-fishy.org 
This is my favorite site, full of information and a very supportive board. In terms of family and friends, this is definitely the best for those who don’t know much about EDs and are looking to understand the mindset better. Also has MANY links to other sites and resources. This site is also part of the reason I decided to use a starfish for this meme. :)

www.joyproject.org 
This site is great for checking out some myths about EDs and also some signs that you should see a different doctor. Also one of my favorites, although as it uses numbers it can sometimes be triggering.

www.mirror-mirror.org/eatdis.htm 
Another very thorough site with a lot of information. Check out the “myths and realities” page. 

www.nationaleatingdisorders.org 
NEDA is an activism organization and, incidentally, the one behind Awareness Week. If you want to find ways to fight EDs in your community, this is a good place to go. 


Some hotlines: 

1-800-273-TALK 
Hope Line Network 

800-SUICIDE (800-784-2433) 
National Suicide Hotline 

Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention (EDAP) 
For answers to your questions, information, and nationwide referrals. 
1-800-931-2237 

American Anorexia/Bulimia Association, Inc. (AABA) 
Referrals to treatment and Information 
212-575-6200 

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) 
Referrals to treatment and Information 
847-831-3438 

Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association, Inc Helpline 
Staffed by trained/supervised individuals. 
Monday-Friday 9:30-5:00pm. 
Wednesday evenings until 8:00pm 
617-558-1881 
http://www.medainc.org/ 

Bulimia and Self-Help Hotline 
24 hours crisis line 
314-588-1683 


Let me know if there’s anything you’d like me to add to this page!