Metro Atlanta Eating Disorder Resources
Since I am in recovery from an eating disorder, I get asked about eating disorder resources in the Metro Atlanta area from time to time. Recently, I decided to compile them in a list so I could just send it to whomever asks. I think it's such a good resource that I'm sharing it with you. Feel free to print it out and give to anyone who needs it. All of the treatment centers and support groups listed are ones that I recommend. I do not recommend most food related twelve step groups because I firmly believe that abstinence does not work with food - it does nothing to remove the obsession, as people who are constantly hungry and deprived are going to constantly still be thinking about food - they are replacing one "addiction" with an eating disorder. I do approve of Eating Disorders Anonymous because they focus on balance, not abstinence. I have not attended the Atlanta ANAD support groups but I have friends who have and they come highly recommended. I would fe