Anorexia Nervosa – Learn to recognize the signs of anorexia, identify the need it’s filling in your life, and find healthier ways to feel in control and cope with negative emotions.
Bulimia Nervosa – Bulimia’s vicious cycle of binging and purging takes a toll on the body, and it’s even harder on emotional well-being. But the cycle can be broken.
Binge Eating Disorder – It may feel like your compulsive overeating is uncontrollable, but you can learn to break free of the binge eating cycle and get back in control of your eating habits.
Eating Disorder Treatment & Recovery – With treatment, support from others, and smart self-help strategies, you can overcome your eating disorder and gain true self-confidence.
Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder – You can’t force a person with an eating disorder to change, but your encouragement and support can make a positive difference.
Cutting & Self–Injury – Many people with eating disorders also cut or hurt themselves in order to cope with emotional pain. Learn more about self-injury and how to stop.
Anorexia and bulimia aren’t just about food. They’re about using food to overcome painful emotions such as anger, self-loathing, vulnerability, and fear. Cutting can serve a similar purpose. Helpguide's' free Bring Your Life Into Balance Toolkit is a resource for learning how to rein overwhelming stress and emotions so that you can let go of unhealthy behaviors.
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