If you have,
or someone that you are concerned about has, an eating problem,
then you should seriously consider whether or not some help
would be useful.
When thinking about whether or not to seek
help, remember that
- The first step to treatment is recognising that there
is a problem.
- The problem is most effectively treated if recognised
in it’s early stages
- In some cases eating disorders can be life-threatening
Who to seek help from- the choices
1. Contact your doctor who will either be
able to offer help directly or refer you to an appropriately
qualified and experienced specialist.
2. Contact your local self-help group or
telephone help-line.
- The Eating Disorders Association provides a list of local
support groups and offers a telephone help-line service on
01603 621414.
3. Contact your local specialist community
mental health team who will arrange appropriate help following
an assessment of the problem.
- In most cases your doctor will usually need to refer you
to this team.
The initial step to overcoming an eating
disorder is to make contact with a service that can help you
and being prepared to talk about the problem and how it developed.
Most people living with an eating disorder can be helped without
the need to be admitted to hospital.
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