Eating Disorders section

I do suspect based on other mn threads when people have given bad advice they are pretty quickly called out by the other posters, would have thought guidelines could help people not intending to cause issues though.

I can see why people might want a section specifically for this. But as someone who is 'recovered' I think I'd actually find it rather unhelpful to see the topic pop up in active convos. The smallest things can be very triggering to many people. I know from my experiences that the temptation is to compete against others, it really can be a double edged sword to talk with other sufferers. If people want it, would it be possible to have it in an 'off the beaten track' kind of way. There are excellent forums out there for help, I found Something Fishy very helpful when I needed it most. They have some very reasonable rules like not talking about specific weights or calories, those things get deleted very fast over there. But I like MN for being so un moderated so I'm not sure people would be happy with that either.

I thinks its good idea as parents and kids can suffer from eating disorders can hit at at any age.

Stolen sorry hear your childs in unit hope she makes speedy recovery.

Eating disorders are very secretive often people dont know even harder to spot bulimia.

Northen, that's a good point. I know that other peoples food issues can trigger mine, even if they are opposite ends. There would need to be riules.

And stolen I'm sorry about your DD. They are awful illnesses with so many myths and half-truths surrounding them. Very few people understand that it's not as simple as "just eating" or "stop making yourself sick" or "stop overeating"

I hope she recovers soon, and finds strength for the rest of this road.

I'd be interested perhaps. Especially if it covered binge eating, bulimia etc as well.

The only worry in the back of my mind is that sometimes discussion can be unhelpful/ unhealthy. There's a few rules at our eating disorder group
Not that I'd v want rules on mn, just aware of the issue.

I agree with the OP.

I'd like a child and adolescent eating disorder section. Sadly, DD is currently in a ed unit suffering from bulimia. I never noticed, I'd like to help other parents.

I think it's a good idea. I would find it useful. It could be a topic in the Health section, maybe?

I think there should be a specific section.

Agree with this post, fairly long time mental health lurker and surprised there was no specific section.