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Join The Chicago Eating Disorder Support Meetup Group

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Members 32 ED researchers

Name Join date
Benjamin (Meetup Organizer)
" Hey everyone, I saw such a large need for a group in the area for people suffering from eating disorders and knew this had to be put together. There is no reason that so many people be left without suppor... " Read more
January 3, 2008
" My name is Jeff. I am 40 years old. I have struggled with ED's for about 20 years. I have been sober from drugs/alcohol since 11-7-04. I have been interested in learing/understanding the connectio... " Read more
July 23, 2008
" I would like to join for the same reason as everyone else interested in this meetup. To get better. "
June 30, 2008
" 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... " Read more
March 20, 2008
" I am looking for support with dealing with bulimia. I am a college student who is fairly new to the city and no longer in inpatient treatment and struggling. "
June 20, 2008
" hi my name is barb. i dont know if this can be classified as an eating disorder. i have difficulty to control my eating. my weight has been up and down more times that i can remember. so i wonder if... " Read more
February 9, 2008
" I am looking for support, I am currently a college student "
April 22, 2008
Amy
" I am currently in the process of moving to the Chicago suburbs. I am starting new with so many things, I found this a good time for my health to be addressed as well. I have struggled with eating issues... " Read more
July 16, 2008
" Hello, My name is Kristen, I am 37 years old and have been struggling with disordered eating since the age of 13. This turned into full blown anorexia by the age of 20. I would love to develop a positive... " Read more
January 5, 2008
" to meet other people "
June 3, 2008
" 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... " Read more
April 9, 2008
" no control over eating, its become my only security and joy in life, sadly "
July 6, 2008
" seems interesting to learn what makes people eat/not eat; would like to learn more about nutrition and a healthy lifestyle "
January 9, 2008
" i have been struggling with an eating disorder off and on since i was in middle school. ...especially over the past few months, my anorexia has been a struggle for me and i need the support of others.... " Read more
June 30, 2008
G
" im 22 with bulimia and would be nice to see and hear how others with the same "problem" deal with it "
January 30, 2008
" i have been struggling with an eating disorder for 6 years. been in treatment for 6 months inpatient. i need to start going to meetings "
June 12, 2008
" Hi- I'm Michelle and would love to join the next meet up! "
March 16, 2008
" Hi, Benjamin .... I hope to meet everyone soon and that there is a meet up that is in my area "
May 11, 2008
" I still consider myself a recent Chicago-transplant even though I moved here last spring/summer. I've always lived in small towns where I couldn't find the support I probably needed. Now I can...... "
February 10, 2008
B
" i have a history of an eating disorder and am looking to help others. "
April 23, 2008
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