Eating Disorders

For most people, eating is a pleasant part of life which is vitally important for good physical and mental well-being. If food is used as a way to cope with problems in our life, this can result in an eating disorder, a disease that can lead to severe illnesses or death.

Anorexia Nervosa is a complex disorder characterized by self-starvation to achieve severe weight loss. Bulimia involves frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food followed by vomiting and/or abuse of laxatives. Both anorexia and bulimia are serious conditions in which eating becomes a nightmare of guilt with a constant struggle for self-control.

The treatment for those with eating disorders includes group and individual counseling to help people feel better about themselves and overcome their problems. If you are concerned about a friend, family member, or yourself suffering from an eating disorder, seek help from your parents, school counselor, teacher, or local mental health agency.

For help or more information call:

• We Care 419-394-7451
• Creative Counseling Solutions, LLC 419-222-5449
• Hopeline Crisis Hotline 1-800-567-HOPE(4673)