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Eating
Addictions Anonymous--SANE
"We want to let men know that this program is for them as well as for women.
Most resources available for eating disorder recovery, be they weight loss
centers, or treatment facilities, assume their clients will be female. We,
however, are aware that many men suffer from eating disorders in all forms,
and struggle to identify with, or feel comfortable in those other settings.
. .
We encourage and support the formation of men's EAA meetings.
We strive to create an environment in our fellowship that is comfortable
for all. Our purpose is to promote and support lifelong recovery. . . .Whatever
your background, whatever the nature of your struggle with eating, you will
be welcome here."
© 1999, 2000, Eating Addictions Anonymousª
Eating Disorders
In Men
"Many people hold outdated ideas about eating disorders. Perhaps the biggest
myth of all is that eating disorders are a "woman thing." The information
provided should convince you otherwise!" © 2000 EDAP
EDAP's Toll-Free
Information and Referral Hotline
1-800-931-2237
"The Hotline is not a counseling service. Rather, it is intended to be a non-threatening and confidential resource for addressing questions about eating disorders and obtaining local referrals. Trained EDAP staff answer questions about eating disorders, offer support for addressing food and body image issues, and provide treatment and counseling referrals by mail or fax. The Hotline is currently staffed 8 a.m.-noon Pacific Daylight Time, and callers can leave voicemail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Most requests for information or referrals can be filled within 48 hours." © 2000 EDAP
Eating
Disorder Referral And Information Center
Approximately 7-10 million women across the country suffer from eating disorders.
Most research into these serious disorders has been conducted on females.
However, as many as a million men may also struggle with the diseases!
Anorexia and
Related Eating Disorders, Inc. (ANRED)
Just like girls and women, males get anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
Many males describe themselves as compulsive eaters, and they may have binge
eating disorder.
Male
Body Image
Traditionally considered female afflictions, eating disorders are affecting
body-conscious men, as well.
Male
and Eating Disorders including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating
Links to sites about eating disorders in male patients.
Issues For Men
- Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders
Issues for Men with Eating Disorders In ALL Eating Disorder victims, the
inherent presence of a low self-esteem is the most common element that survives
between them.
Conditions
Men Get Too - Breast Cancer, Osteoporosis, Eating Disorders
MenWeb: Comprehensive men's issues site. Excellent article!
Wellness:
Male Eating Disorders
Because the general assumption is that males wish to be large and muscular,
whereas girls wish to be thin, eating disorders in males is not widely understood
or publicized yet.
KATFED:
Eating Disorders In Men
Knox Area Task Force on Eating Disorders, Knox County, Tennessee dedicated
to educating the public about the growing problem of eating disorders.
ACORN Food Dependency
Recovery
Provides a schedule of retreats, workshops, and intensives for men and women
suffering from food dependency and other eating disorders.
CaringOnline
Excellent men's section with up-to-date articles on men and eating
disorders.There is also a NEW
support
forum, where men can support other men either
active or in recovery.
Rogers Memorial Hospital Residential Eating Disorder Center, located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Dedicated men's unit.