Everyone Can Suffer (from an Eating Disorder)

• This Child -- (en español / en français) -- A short story emphasizing that anyone can suffer with an Eating Disorder.

In Loving Memory

• The Memorial Wall -- Remembering all those who have passed away at the hand of an Eating Disorder.
• Submit a Name -- Light a candle for a loved one who has passed away from Anorexia, Bulimia or Compulsive Overeating.

What Are Eating Disorders (EDs)?

• Eating Disorders Summary -- Outline of and Links to the different types of Eating Disorders
• Eating Disorder or Diet? -- Basic differences between a diet and an Eating Disorder
• Anorexia Nervosa -- (en español / en français) -- Definition of Anorexia Nervosa
• Bulimia Nervosa -- en español / en français) -- Definition of Bulimia Nervosa
• Compulsive Eating -- (en español / en français) -- Definition of Compulsive (Over)Eating
  • Personal Stories -- Letters from people living with Compulsive Overeating and what it means to them
• Binge Eating -- (en español / en français) -- Definition of Binge Eating Disorder
• "Not Specified" -- (en español / en français) -- Definition of Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (ED-NOS)
• Other Types -- (en español / en français) -- Definitions of Pica, Prader-Willi Syndrome, Night Eating Syndrome, Sleep Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Orthorexia Nervosa and Bigorexia (muscle dysmorphia).
• Over-Exercise -- (en français) -- Describing how too much exercise can sometimes be an inherent part of having an Eating Disorder.
• Helpful Books -- A list of helpful books in learning about Eating Disorders.

Issues - Signs - Factors

• Mental Health -- (en español / en français) -- Discussing the other psychological illness and/or addictions that can sometimes exist in those suffering with Eating Disorders.
• Negative Voices -- (en español / en français) -- Describes what are called the "negative voices" heard by the sufferers of Eating Disorders.
• Self Perception -- (en español / en français) -- The distorted perceptions that plague each person suffering.
  • Perception Part II -- Who Are "They" -- "They" statements that sufferers use.
• Mind & Body -- (en español) -- A detailed explanation of what is going on both in mind and body of those suffering.
• Genetics & Biology -- Understanding the possible genetic and biological factors that may lead to the onset of an Eating Disorder.
• Signs & Symptoms -- (en español / en français) -- A list of the most common signs and symptoms.
• WWW.Warning -- Negative Internet Sites -- An article about a new symptom for a new generation.
• Questionnaire -- A comprehensive questionnaire that will help you explore the question "Do I Have an Eating Disorder?"
• Misconceptions -- The most commonly held misconceptions about the behaviors attributed to Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating.
• Eating Disorders and Diabetes -- (en español / en français) -- Talking about the dangers associated with having an Eating Disorder and Diabetes.
• Eating Disorders and Phobias -- (en español / en français) -- Exploring how phobias can play a role in those suffering.
  • A Letter -- A letter from a man suffering with food phobias

Associated Dangers and Effects of an Eating Disorder

• Physical Dangers -- (en español / en français) -- The dangerous medical complications and side-effects to living with an Eating Disorder.
• Vitamin Deficiencies -- What vitamin and mineral deficiencies cause what symptoms, and a list of foods that each vitamin and mineral can be found in.
• Fake Fat and Sugar -- Exploring the dangers of using artifical sweeteners and fat substitutes.
• Pregnancy and Eating Disorders -- (en español / en français) -- The reasons why it is bad for you and your baby to have an Eating Disorder while pregnant.
• Medic Alert -- The importance of wearing a Medical Alert I.D. Tag.
• Methods -- (en español) -- The dangers of Diet Scams, Diet Pills, Laxatives, Diuretics and Ipecac Syrup.
• Heart Attack! -- The warning signs of a heart attack and stroke -- two common ways that those with Eating Disorders can die.

Eating Disorder Recovery and Reaching Out

• Reaching In -- (en español) -- Reaching in to yourself, and then out to others is the first step in deciding to recover.
• Your Recovery Toolbox -- Filled with the essential tools neccessary for recovery.
• Take care of YOU -- (en español) -- Taking care of yourself, and the importance of finding coping alternatives and identifying "triggers".
• Ways to Cope -- (en español) -- Ideas for Coping Alternatives and Grounding Methods.
• Make a Coping Bank! -- Stay motivated during hard times.
• Stop, Swap and Console! -- The basics of coping.
• Motivations -- Motivational Games and Exercises.
• Affirmations -- Suggestions to help get you started in staying positive about yourself.
• Love Your Body -- Tips on how to improve your body image.
• Types of Treatment -- (en español) -- Describing the variety of treatment options that are available.
  • Group Support
  • Types of Therapy
  • Individual Therapy
  • Inpatient/Outpatient
  • The Maudsley Method
  • Dieticians
  • 12-Step
  • Additional Methods
• Therapy Questions -- (en español) -- A good list of questions to think about and ask when finding a therapist.
• How Will I Pay? -- (en español) -- Things to think about while figuring out how you will pay for treatment.
• Helpful Books -- A list of books that can be a great resource for working towards recovery.
• The Other Side -- Read the personal stories from people who have recovered (moved under "In Their Words").

Helping Loved-Ones with an Eating Disorder

• What You Can (and Can't) Do -- (en español) -- What you can and can't do for someone suffering from an Eating Disorder.
• Your Approach -- (en español) -- Approaching a loved one with the possibility they are suffering with an Eating Disorder.
• Helpful Books -- A list of books to help you learn more about Eating Disorders.
• Family & Friends -- A link to online Family and Friends support resources.

Cultural Issues in Eating Disorders

• Issues for Men -- (en español / en français) -- Read about the men suffering; Many suffer in silence because of the old idea that this is a "women's disease".
• Cultural Roles -- People from all walks of life, from all ethnic backgrounds, can suffer.
  • The Diagnosis of Eating Disorders in Women of Color -- by Graduate Student Jennifer Daniels
• The Media -- Exploring how the media can have a negative impact on all of us.
• Ballet Dancers -- Exploring the pressures places on Ballet Dancers (submitted essay)
• In the Old Days -- (en español / en français) -- As far as society has come in the past few years there are still a lot of old fashioned ideas about Eating Disorders.

Doctors & Patients

• Articles by Professionals -- Reprinted articles by doctors, therapists, dieticians, etc.
• Medications -- A list of the most commonly used medications in the treatment of people with Eating Disorders.
• Blood & Lab Tests -- Basic tests that are important for your doctor to do during your struggle with and recovery from an Eating Disorder.
• Tips for Doctors -- (en español) -- What patients fear most...
• They Said What?! -- Some uncomfortable things doctors have said.
• Medic Alert -- The importance of wearing an Medical Alert I.D Tag.

Eating Disorder Prevention and Causes

• What's the Cause -- (en español) -- An introduction to discussing the causes of an Eating Disorder and how they may be able to be prevented.
• Love -- Quotes related to love and how sufferers feel their Eating Disorder could have been prevented.
• Listen -- Quotes related to listening and how sufferers feel their Eating Disorder could have been prevented.
• Communicate -- Quotes related to communication and how sufferers feel their Eating Disorder could have been prevented.
• Validate -- Quotes related to validation and how sufferers feel their Eating Disorder could have been prevented.
• Society -- (en español) -- Exploring how society may play a role in the development of an Eating Disorder.
• Food & Eating -- (en español) -- Exploring how food and eating can play a role in the development of an Eating Disorder.
• Relationships -- (en español) -- Exploring how various relationships may play a role in the development of an Eating Disorder.
• Abuse -- (en español) -- Exploring how abuse (physical and sexual) may play a role in the development of an Eating Disorder.

Online Support

• Online Options -- A list of online support options on the Something Fishy Website as well as links to others sites.
• Chat for Support -- Access to the SFWED chatrooms.
• Bulletin Boards -- Introduction to our bulletin board community.
  • Go straight to the bulletin board
  • Register
• ICQ Support List -- A list of users you can connect with through ICQ for support.
• AIM Support List -- A list of users you can connect with through AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) for support.
• Family & Friends -- The family and friends support finder.
  • Bulletin Board
  • Register
• Online Options -- Subscribe to our free newsletter for support and updates on what we're up to.

In Their Own Words

• Poetry -- Read poems by those living with and recovering from an Eating Disorder.
• Articles -- Articles by doctors and therapists in the field, as well as by those suffering and their loved-ones.
• The Other Side -- Read the personal stories from people who have recovered.

SFWED Information

• Link to Us -- Instructions for linking to the Something Fishy Website on Eating Disorders.
• Who We Are -- Read about who Something Fishy is!
• Legal Stuff -- The legal stuff and our privacy statement.
• Volunteering -- Information on volunteering for SFWED.
• Awards -- Awards we've won!

Other Resources

• Organizations -- A list of Eating Disorders organizations working to raise awareness and offer to support to those suffering, and their families.
• Websites -- Links to other Eating Disorders Websites.
  • Info & Support Sites
  • Personal Sites
  • Special Features Sites
  • Non-English Sites
  • Link Collections
  • Size Acceptance
  • Related Topics
  • Mental Health Sites
• Hotlines -- A list of helpful information and support hotlines.
• Written Material -- A list of resources for brochures and educational material.
• Research Links -- Links to resources on the net related to the study of Eating Disorders.