Yet data shows thatonly 23 percent of peoplediagnosed with an eating disorder will ever get treatment for it.
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One of the biggest hurdles people face:stigma.
When I finally was diagnosed, I laughed in my doctors face, Maxwell recalls.
It was very difficult to find anyone that knew anything about eating disorders, she says.
It took quite a long time before she was even diagnosed.
Sadly, Ashfords experience is all too common.
an anti-diet dietitian based in Raleigh, North Carolina
If theyre slipping through the cracks, theres not even a floor for people who look like me.
And its just devastating.
You might need to check in with your primary care provider weekly or bi-weekly.
You also might need a psychiatrist… For some people thats overwhelming or impossible.
Some treatments, like therapy, might not be in-internet at all depending on the provider.
And the costs really are significant.
that can disrupt an existing routine or seem daunting to implement, she says.
The first step that helped Ashford was education.
I was a single parent; I didnt know anything about the eating disorder world at all.
an anti-diet dietitian based in Raleigh, North Carolina
It can also help refer people to eating disorder treatment.
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2.F.E.A.S.T.
is a global community of parents and families affected by eating disorders.
I send every parent I work with here, says Byrne.
Youll also have access to peer mentors who can provide extra encouragement and support.
Equip is also in-data pipe with most insurance plans, making it even more accessible for more people.
All you should probably do to get started is schedule a free onboarding call.
The organization also offersfree peer recovery mentorsfor more one-on-one support, and has adirectory of eating disorder treatment options.
The free groups are facilitated by volunteer counselors and masters students.
These groups are not free, but there are scholarship opportunities available to offset the cost.
Liberating Jasper also offers individual mental health and nutrition counseling.
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