How to Join an Anorexia Nervosa Support Group

Many who suffer from anorexia nervosa feel alone with their disease and alone in their life. Getting help and support is often a difficult milestone to reach for those with anorexia, as they often believe they do not have a problem. Convincing them otherwise can be a challenge. Once on the path to recovery, joining a support group makes all the difference in reaching a health, happy emotional state. Read on to learn more.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Get medical attention and professional counseling. Anorexia does both physical and emotional damage. The help may include an inpatient stay to ensure you are medically stable before you proceed with counseling.
2. Ask the therapist where a local anorexia nervosa support group is available. Get meeting times, places and contact information. Ask any questions or concerns you have about the support group so you feel comfortable attending the meeting.
3. Visit the official website of the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders. It offers a list of contacts for support groups organized by state.
4. Know you are not alone. It is difficult to overcome an eating disorder without the appropriate support. This requires you to step out of your fear and ask for help.

Tips & Warnings

• If meetings are not conducted within your geographical area, seek the assistance of a medical provider to assist you in locating one.
• You must ask for help. The medical risks involved with anorexia nervosa leave you no choice but to bravely step up and get the help you need. A support group without medical intervention is not recommended.
• Understand that other people's persistence for you to get help is simply an attempt to care for you.