I have a wife with bulimia and it was getting to the point where I couldn't take it any more. She needed bulimia treatment badly, but I didn't know where to turn. Through the internet I came across your site and sent my wife for bulimia treatment at your center.
Whoever she first spoke with made her feel so comfortable, she even became excited about the possibility of not having to binge and purge any more. The change in her is amazing. I know she will always be recovering, but I am proud to say she is the most courageous person I know. Thank you for all of your help.
-- Preston V., Nashua, New Hampshire
I needed to find an eating disorder clinic so badly. I used to eat compulsively and had swung over completely to purging and laxatives. I felt so bad about myself, the shame and guilt was just killing me. I had been to an eating disorder clinic before, but they really did not address my mood swings, that I have since understood them to be a bipolar disorder.
Your staff kept telling me that my eating behavior was a symptom of other problems. Well even though I didn't believe them they turned out to be right. I don't use laxatives, I have even learned to exercise moderately. Thank you so much. By the way, it has been ten months since I last purged.
-- Bonnie S., Boston, Massachusetts
Well Shelly, I told you I would write when I had one year in recovery and here I am. Who would have guessed. I have so much gratitude for you taking your time and referring me to a great facility. I knew from the moment I walked in there that I was in the right place. The next time I come by it will be to visit, not as a patient. You are absolutely the greatest.
-- Venessa C., Raleigh, North Carolina
Females & Eating Disorders
Effective treatments for females with eating disorders are within your reach. Call our nationally recognized toll-free eating disorder helpline at 1-800-941-5313. Get the help you need to recover your health and reclaim your life. Caring professionals are standing by 24/7 to assist you and all calls are confidential.
The Relationship Between Females & Eating Disorders
Millions of women suffer from eating disorders in the United States alone. While eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia nervosa can and do occur in men, they are far more common in females. Eating disorders affect women of all ages, including those in their 30s, 40s, 50s and older.
Why are women more at risk for eating disorders? What is the female-eating disorder relationship? There are a few factors professionals believe contribute to eating disorders in females:
Cultural – The American beauty ideal is thin and flawless and it is showcased every day on TV and in magazines. This focus on appearance can make women and girls susceptible to eating disorders in their efforts to imitate this unrealistic standard of beauty.
Sports influences – Female athletes and dancers are especially at risk for eating disorders. Coaches and family members may encourage gymnasts, ballet dancers, ice skaters and other athletes to be as thin as possible in order to improve their look and performance.
Interpersonal and psychological issues - Women with a history of sexual or physical abuse, depression, anger, or anxiety sometimes hide their feelings instead of expressing them freely. In these females, eating disorders are often used as a coping mechanism for managing their emotions.
Eating disorders are serious conditions and they are about much more than food and weight. Fortunately there are female-only eating disorder treatment centers where women can rebuild their health and self-esteem in a supportive and compassionate environment. For confidential assistance in locating safe and effective female eating disorder treatment centers nationwide, please call our toll-free 24-hour helpline today at 1-800-941-5313.
