There have been numerous studies that conclude that a support group can help you to manage your feelings and fears that you may experience during your time of need. These groups can provide you with helpful tools to aid in your recovery. Support offer a place to share information, thoughts, feelings, and experiences with people who have the same problems as you or have previously been in your situation. There are two main types of support groups. A traditional support group includes individuals with similar needs or concerns that meet on a regular basis to exchange helpful information and provide support for each other. The group may be self-organized or part of a larger organization. As another option, there are many support groups online. There are many discussion groups on the Internet where individuals can post messages and respond to messages on bulletin boards or enter “live” chat-rooms. You can also join a newsletter by e-mail so individuals can post and respond to messages. It is important that you are getting ample encouragement from those you are surrounding yourself with. A support group should provide social and emotional support, as well as reduce your feelings of isolation during this difficult time. This can be your time to vent your feelings and frustrations and reduce your depression and anxiety. A support group is meant to give you strength to cope during this stressful time, as well as provide you with new information and hope.   

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Purging, or frequent, self-induced vomiting for weight loss, is a sign of a serious eating disorder. It is most often associated with bulimia but can also be a symptom of anorexia if it is accompanied by periods of intentional starving. Purging has serious, negative effects on the body. 

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Bulimia and anorexia nervosa are both serious mental health disorders related to eating. Bulimia is roughly defined as frequent, self-induced purging of food after eating and anorexia is associated with almost starvation-level diets. Bulimic and anorexic patients usually share a negative self-image and low self-esteem. However, these serious, and sometimes fatal, eating disorders must be treated differently, so it is essential to learn the similarities and differences between bulimia and anorexia. 

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In the past, we have talked a lot about eating disorders among women, primarily because women have historically been the ones who suffer from them the most. However, in recent years, more and more men are suffering from various forms of eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia.  

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