Eating disorders are serious medical problems affecting countless people, especially young women, every day. They look in the mirror and feel fat, no matter how much fat has already disappeared and regardless of whether their bones are protruding. Eating disorders are not just about food. Binging on food, as in Bulimia, or starving as in Anorexia, are both ways to use food as a cover up for other seeminly overwhelming emotions.
According to the online encylcopedia, Wikipedia "Eating disorders refer to a group of conditions defined by abnormal eating habits that may involve either insufficient or excessive food intake to the detriment of an individual's physical and mental health. Bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder are the most common specific forms in the United States.[1] Though primarily thought of as affecting females (an estimated 5–10 million being affected in the U.S.), eating disorders affect males as well (an estimated 1 million U.S. males being affected).[2][3][4] Although eating disorders are increasing all over the world among both men and women, there is evidence to suggest that it is women in the Western world who are at the highest risk of developing them and the degree of westernization increases the risk."
As an outpatient therapist ,Stephanie May has always had so much trouble finding good groups for her patients to attend...particularly for those who are struggling financially.The Delray Center for Healing started a Free group for Adult Women with eating disorders at the Delray Center for Healing meeting every Saturday.
What: PRO-RECOVERY Eating Disorder support group for women 18+
When: Saturdays at 9:30am
Where: Delray Center for Healing- 88 SE 4th Avenue- Delray Beach, FL 33483
Cost: Free and participants can stay after the group for a body respectful yoga class ($5)
No Need to RSVP but can call 561-243-9696 for more details
Contact: Stephanie May, Psy.D, Li censed Psychologist, Imago Therapist Trainee
Phone: (800) 313=4097
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