Continue to read Julie Nuemann’s story…
“This never-ending punishment finally pushed me to seek help. Many people envision a certain romantic purity in eating disorders. But I promise there is no romance in bulimia. It is painful and dangerous and disgusting.
Though I found comfort in the pain, and the dangers seemed justified in my diseased mind, I could never block out the knowledge that I was doing repulsive things. I spent hours each day with my head in a toilet, shoving my hand deep into my throat, gagging on the mix of stomach acid and fermenting food.
My face was swollen, my throat was bloody, my knuckles were raw. There was never beauty, there was never perfection, there was only shame and sorrow.”
In a recent UNC/Self study, 31% of the respondents engaged in purging behavior. The Renfrew Center Foundation estimates that 25% of college aged women and 14% of gay men purge to lose weight. For millions, these extreme dieting measures turn into full-blown eating disorders. But are a couple pounds really worth a life in purgatory?
Click on a state below to find eating disorder treatment options that could be right for you.
For individuals, friends and families who are looking to connect during life's challenging times. Share personal experiences, evaluate information and get support during times of need, illness, treatment or recovery.
The information provided on EatingDisordersOnline.com is designed to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between a patient/site visitor and his/her health professional. This information is solely for informational and educational purposes and we encourage all visitors to see a licensed physician if they believe that they have an eating disorder. The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Neither the owners or employees of EatingDisordersOnline.com nor the author(s) of site content take responsibility for any possible consequences from any treatment, procedure, exercise, dietary modification, action or application of medication which results from reading this site. Always speak with your primary health care provider before engaging in any form of self treatment. Please see our Legal Statement for further information.
.tiny.jpg "tiny")
.tiny.jpg "tiny")
Eating Disorder Support Groups at SupportGroups.com provides a network for those facing life's challenges. Click on the following links to get the support you need in a confidential, caring environment.
If you or a loved one is suffering from an eating disorder and need help entering into recovery then we are here to offer help in any way we can. We have over 2,000 Treatment Facilities and Treatment Professionals listed on our Directory. You can search by Zip Code, City or State. Click here to search for a Treatment Facility that is right for you.
