Anorexic in the Mirror

Four times I have been around anorexics and all 4 times they were taking off their clothes in public. Something about the disorder is they need to be seen as they waste away.

National Eating Disorder Association (NEDA) Helpline, 1-800-931-2237

NEDA’s hotline provides support, treatment options, and other resources to people seeking eating disorder treatment. The hotline is open Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. EST and Fridays from 9 a.m.–5 p.m. EST. It is not open weekends or most holidays. In addition to the hotline, NEDA also provides a live chat option on its website, as well as a text line that can be reached by texting “NEDA” to 741741.

Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) Hotline, 1-630-577-1130

ANAD’s Eating Disorders helpline provides support and encouragement for those affected by eating disorders. They can help you process feelings, get through a meal, or talk you through urges to binge and purge. It also provides support for family members concerned about their loved one’s eating disorder. The hotline is not toll-free and long-distance charges may apply depending on your telephone service provider. Current operating hours are Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. CST, with plans for a 24-hour helpline in the future.