Monday, March 19, 2007

Finding Support for Anorexia

Anorexia is a terrible problem that plagues young women all over the world. If you suffer from anorexia, you may feel embarrassed to admit it to anyone, or you may want to try and fix it yourself. But when you are suffering through something, nothing can help more than the support of people who understand what you are going through. Therefore, you should join an anorexia support group, and get the help and understanding that you need. There are many outlets for you to meet people who are going through or have been through what you are, and you should be able to do it in no time.

Internet message boards are a great way to meet support groups for Anorexia. It is often preferred by girls due to the anonymity. On internet message boards, the girl won’t have to meet people face to face and admit her problem. It is very impersonal, which is a good thing when it comes to solving problems. The girl will be much more likely to get to the root of the problem, and really open up for deep discussions that could lead to her seeing the light and becoming a healthy person once more.

There are also many camps or retreats for girls who suffer from anorexia. These are usually weekend getaways, or can last as long as a month. They are meant to be intensive and beneficial to the girls. They are run by the top psychologists in the field, and by people who can offer first-hand stories for the girls. These camps can cause amazing progressions in the mental health of someone with anorexia, and should not be discounted when considering options for support.

You can also schedule one-on-one appointments between a psychiatrist and the girl suffering from anorexia. These are very effective, since they are very personal. The doctor dealing with the girl will be able to adjust methods and styles according to what is working well, and attack the problem from many different angles in order to achieve the best results possible.

Ultimately, none of these things can claim to be the best way to fight anorexia. But when someone is able to effectively combine all of them and spend every waking moment dealing with the problem, they will be able to give it the attention it really needs and eventually cure it.

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