Kathleen and her work on Men's Eating Disorders

We are so proud of the work Kathleen from Darien, CT has done with us this spring. She focused her community project on bringing awareness to boys about eating disorders in Men. Below is some of her work focused on helping identify and offer resources for anyone who may have or know someone who may have an eating disorder. Catching it early can change lives! 

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In the United States, eating disorders will affect 10 million males at some point in their lives. These disorders often develop in adolescents and leaving them untreated can lead to serious physical and/or mental damage. Now is the time to look out for them, if you know someone who is showing signs of an eating disorder seek help today.

Binge Eating Disorder

Rapidly eating an amount of food that is significantly larger than a normal meal


Signs
  • Weight gain
  • Eating when full
  • Hoarding food
  • Hiding empty containers
  • Frequently eating alone
  • Lack of control when eating

Bulimia Nervosa

Binge eating followed by compensatory behavior like excessive exercise, purging, laxative use

Signs
  • Dehydration/ Weakness
  • Hoarding food
  • Going to the bathroom immediately after meals
  • Dental Issues
  • Scars on fingers or knuckles

Anorexia Nervosa

Restriction of energy intake leading to significantly low body weight


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Signs
  • Dramatic weight loss
  • Dry Skin and nails
  • Feeling cold all the time
  • Muscle weakness
  • Yellow skin

Need some help or know someone who might?  Here are some resources. 

NEDA (National Eating Disorder) Helpline
(800) 931-2237
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ANAD Eating Disorders Helpline
(630) 577-1330​

Beth Shapiro
Psychologist at DHS
(203) 655-3981
BShapiro@darienps.org

Eileen Whalen
Psychologist at DHS
(203) 655-3981
EWhalen@darienps.org

Southfield Center for Development
Offers individual therapy for those that could be suffering from an eating disorder
(203) 202-7654

Silver Hill Hospital
Offers inpatient and outpatient care for men and women suffering from eating disorders
(866) 542-4455

Also check out some of our other MMFT recommended resources! 
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Adolescence and Eating Disorders
By: Debra O'Donnell, L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T.

“She doesn’t know that I know, but my teenage daughter binges and vomits every night. Is this a phase, or is it an eating disorder.  Should I talk to her? Should I be worried?” The answer is yes.

​Click HERE to read more...
Stop the Diet...Lose the Weight
By: Debra O'Donnell, L.C.S.W., L.M.F.T.

Ever started your own diet and given up?  Ever reached your goal weight and then regained it?  Ever gone on a binge and felt depressed afterward?  Ever been told by your doctor that you need to lose weight (as if you didn’t know)?  Ever said “I cheated” after going off your diet, even by 1 cookie?  Ever felt as if not only your eating, but your life is out of control?

​Click HERE to read more...

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