The Chicago Eating Disorder Support Meetup Group

"Meetup.com ED support Group; The Shoes for the Path to Recovery There are many different techniques and exercises that are great for those that have decided to take steps towards recovery. This email..."

"Hi, Benjamin .... I hope to meet everyone soon and that there is a meet up that is in my area "

"Announcing a new meeting for The Chicago Eating Disorder Support Meetup Group! What: America The Beautiful, Free Screening When: Tuesday, May 6, 8:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who..."

"Regarding; I wanted to ask everyone in the group how other people have inspired them to break their eating disorder habit and how people have actually encouraged the habit or caused it to worsen. Thank..."

"Hi, I've dealt with an eating disorder since I was 15. I attended treatment in MN as well as inpatient in AZ. Recovering is something I truly desire to do, and as a newly wed, feel I need to be complete for both myself and my husband. "

"Hi everyone! I appreciate everyones responses so far to the question I emailed; " I wanted to ask everyone in the group how other people have inspired them to break their eating disorder habit..."

"Hi Katie, Welcome to the community. It has been great to get a group of people together that are able to understand the emotions and mental struggle that comes with an ED. I look forwards to speaking with you more."

"B welcome to the Community! Please look through the site and email me your availability, expectations, and ideas for the meetup. Your experience will be greatly appreciated. All the best, Benjamin Ritter 224-766-0383 mobile"

"Kaitlyn welcome to the Community! Please look through the site and email me your availability, expectations, and ideas for the meetup. Also please review past messages on the board on this site. I believe there may still be some great links there. All the best, Benjamin Ritter 224-766-0383 mobile"

"i have a history of an eating disorder and am looking to help others."

"I am looking for support, I am currently a college student"

"Hi everyone. So I have returned from Miami as previously stated and wanted to get moving with the group again. But instead I crashed and came down with, well whatever everyone else in chicago seems to..."

"I was treated for an ED over a year ago. I am still on a path of understanding & self-discovery. I'm seeking a support system - people who intimately know the despair - and are in the process of overcoming it."

"Jeanette welcome to the Community! Please look through the site and email me your availability, expectations, and ideas for the meetup. Also we are trying to plan a meetup for tomorrow and have two interested members. If you can make it please let me know. All the best, Benjamin Ritter 224-766-0383 mobile"

"My name is Jeanette and I am looking for a support group to help me overcome an eating disorder that I can't seem to control. I am looking forward to finding others who share my experience and find strength through each other. I am glad this group wa"

"Hey thanks for the welcome! I can't wait to be involved with this group!"

"Hi everyone, would anyone be able to meet this sunday. I know it's vacation for some, but if we can get a couple people together that would be great. Email back with availability and preferred area of..."

"Hi Annie, please review the site and email me with your availability, expectations, and suggestions for meetup locations. Encouragement and support are the main purposes of the group. We look forwards to you participation in the community. All the best, Benjamin Ritter 224-766-0383 mobile benjaminritter@ inbox.com "

"Hi Susan, please review the site and email me with your availability, expectations, and suggestions for meetup locations. We look forwards to your participation in the community. All the best, Benjamin Ritter 224-766-0383 mobile benjaminritter@ inbox.com "

"Hi Katie and welcome to the community. Please email me your availability and if you have any suggested meetup locations along with expectations for the group. I am always available to talk 224-766-0383 mobile or just send an email. We look forwards to your participation! All the best, Benjamin Ritter 224-766-0383 benjaminritter@inbox.com"

"Hi, I'll be moving to Lincoln Park this June, but I found this group and thought I'd get a head start on finding support in the area. I've struggled with anorexic/bulimic tendencies for about two years, and I'm trying to gain control again. Thanks!"

"Hi my name is Susan Colby and I a 23 year resident in the Lakeview neighborhood. I have been struggling with and eating disorder for about 6 years now. I have been bulimic and anorexic and hospitalized for both. Looking for some help in Chicago!"

"hey thanks so much for the shout! yes im ok, i was just VERY tired and plain fergot! sooo sorry. BUT ill be at tomorrows tea! p.s. dont worry what color shirt to wear. i think youd look good in any color :)"

"Hi everyone. I recently updated the introduction with some links and rules for the group. They are great resources. I also added some research studies to the file section. I am not sure who is active..."