Those with Eating Disorders Suffer Silently

[Sport_883]

I am writing this in an open forum as a last effort to find support for those with Eating Disorders.

I have a daughter who has suffered with an eating disorder for more than
8 years. She had previously been to a Eating Disorder Clinic. The clinic did give her the life skills for recovery, but since the clinic is more than two hours away and she did not receive the support she needs to continue her recovery. It has been a roller coaster ride for her as well as our family.

I had contacted the hospital, as well as other organizations...only to be told No... I am hopping that someone will realize that a support group for those suffering from an eating disorder will be beneficial..
They have support groups for drug addicts, alcoholics, obesity and mental illness.

For those with an eating disorder, they suffer silently and if they don't receive support that is much needed.....their recovery could be bleak

I am reaching out to anyone in the health field that would consideration a support group

I am one of many mothers that feels helpless in the fight for her child's recovery

I appreciate your time,

[bresamil]

Is there really nothing closer than two hours. My niece had Anorexia Nervosa many many years ago - she was hospitalized - but I could of sworn there was a support group in the tricounty area. I will ask her mother.

[Sport_883]

I would welcome any information on support groups that are local. My daugher has suffered with Anorexia/Blumia for 8 years. Did seek treatment, but without a good support group its so easy to relasp.
Its been very hard, as a mother seeing the pain and not being able to do anything.

[ohstate]

Have you tried calling St. Mary's college? I can't imagine that their health center would not have some sort of support group for eating disorders. Perhaps they would let her join, or at least have some place to refer her to. Good luck.

[Sport_883]

I have tried every avenue of the health care industry around Southern Maryland.. Hospital, Mental Health, Doctors

[tes218]

Originally Posted by Sport_883

I have tried every avenue of the health care industry around Southern Maryland.. Hospital, Mental Health, Doctors

Not a local group but may help while you're looking - Eating Disorder Self Help/Support - online support

[vraiblonde]

If you contact the people at your local hospital, I'm sure they will look into starting a program. St. Mary's hospital has all sorts of programs and support groups, so there's no reason why they wouldn't have one for eating disorders if there were enough people interested.

Have you considered setting your daughter up with a nutritionist? I know you can find one through the local hospital. Even though it's not a group, she still may benefit from someone who helps her focus on healthy eating.

Good luck!

[tes218]

Have you tried going through this?

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