I found that Austin is lacking an active, free support group for individuals who are struggling with eating disorders (such as Bulimia, Anorexia, Binge-Eating Disorder, etc.) or that have struggled in the past. This group is for people of all ages who have any type of eating disorder, or for those who are currently in recovery, to give and receive support from others who really understand. Additionally, because eating disorders can often be isolating, this group is also a "social" group in which …

A safe and non-judge mental place where parents and children can meet and discuss the journey that is trichatillomania. Trichotillomania is the compulsive urge to pull out (and in some cases, eat) one's own hair leading to noticeable hair loss, distress, and social or functional impairment. It is classified as an impulse control disorder by DSM-IV and is often chronic and difficult to treat.

Do you find yourself looking in the refrigerator or eating when you are not hungry?  Often people eat for reasons besides hunger, such as loneliness, boredom, anger, anxiety, or depression.  The holiday season can be a lot of fun, but for people who struggle with emotional eating, it can be a particularly stressful time. There may be occasions when people eat much more than they plan to eat, and feel regret or guilt afterwards. Karen Arluck, a Licensed Masters of Social Work with Jewish Family …