This week we spread awareness about eating disorders. Have you ever felt full, but could not stop eating? Have you ever been starving of hunger, but denied your body food based on fear of weight gain? Recognizing these symptoms need attention as soon as possible. As we enter National Disorder Awareness Week, February 21-27, educating ourselves on these common disorders allows us to help ourselves and loved ones who are struggling with this issue. The eating disorders are often misunderstood; it is a mental illness, not a lifestyle choice, and it doesn't discriminate.
“In the United States, 20 million women and 10 million men suffer from a clinically significant eating disorder at some time in their life including:"
- Anorexianervosa
- Bulimianervosa
- Binge eating disorder
- Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED)
These disorders can sneak up and be fatal. We want to help people recognize the diagnosis and start the road of recovery to a healthy
life. It can be challenging enough
without having to face the uncertainty of medical evaluations
and insurance approval. These resources
will make the process easier, helping you to understand and find the treatment
that is right for you or your loved ones.
Let us strive to make happier, healthy
people together.
MHC Healthcare is one of the few community health centers in Arizona with integrated health services allowing us to treat the whole person and manage your physical and mental well-being simultaneously. If you or a loved one is struggling with a eating disorder you can find help at MHC Healthcare's website http://mhchealthcare.org/patient-services/services or call the MHC Counseling & Wellness Center: 520-682-1091
You can also find help and support with the National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA): http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-help-support
There are many
successful stories filled with hope, recovery, lifestyle changes listed here: http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/node/7366
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