Eating Disorders Resources and Support Network

ANAD support groups are safe havens for those seeking support and understanding.  The role of an ANAD group is to offer information and support to those who are affected by an eating disorder. An ANAD group also provides information, possible resources, and hope for recovery. These groups are a forum for discovering that you are not alone--other people have similar problems and feelings.  ANAD groups are not intended to replace therapy, but should ideally serve as an adjunct to therapy.  ANAD groups are not a substitute for treatment.  It is important that members understand this.  Some may seek out our groups as a quick fix and then become disenchanted.  It can be a long road to recovery. ANAD is here to help you on your journey.   In most ANAD groups you will find yourself with members who reflect a wide range of ages, eating disorder symptoms, and treatment needs. Some groups are open to individuals only while others encourage family and friends to attend too. Support groups may vary in format and dynamics but many will follow ANAD's philosophy and ANAD's Eight-Step Approach detailed in ourhandbook, Applying New Attitudes and Direction.

Access to the ChatRooms for ANAD Groups require registration. Please complete the form below:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chatrooms are only opened during scheduled groups and a moderator must be present:

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The ANAD Eight Steps:

1) Admit to ourselves that we have an eating disorder.

2) Recognize that 'food' and 'weight' are not the real issues, but that other underlying problems in our lives have led to our obsessions with food, eating, and weight.

3) Make an honest attempt to identify the problems underlying our eating disorder.

4) Acknowledge that self-starvation and/or binge-purging are not offering a healthy or satisfactory solution to these problems.

5) Accept the responsibility for changing our lives and applying more appropriate methods of coping with these problems.

6) Realize that we do not have to struggle alone to overcome our problems. We can accept the caring support of others and the guidance of spiritual strength.

7) Establish small individual goals aimed at changing our unhealthy attitudes and behaviors and begin working seriously toward their achievement.

8) Reinforce and sustain our personal growth process by reaching out and helping others struggling with eating disorders.