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Cynthia:
Hmm...What an interesting read, and it certainly sheds new light on this problem. Or rather, it hopefully will be of particular influence in changing treatment methods for this disease. Thanks for providing the link.
posted by
WonkyWordsMistress
on January 5, 2004 at 4:41 PM
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An excellent read here.
I coached girls' swimming for several years. Each of those years I had to deal with a student-athlete suffering from either bulimia or A.N. The scary thing is, the school disavowed all liability in their cases, telling me if the girls went into seizure or died while under my coaching, I'd be held responsible. A sorry and telling indictment of the education industry in this country.
Shawn
posted by
ShawnMichel
on December 31, 2003 at 2:57 PM
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Quite an essay.
I've come to know a quite a few people with eating disorders myself. For me, I tend to eat when I'm in a panic. I'm slowly learning to notice the triggers, but it's an uphill climb. What you've written here is really thought provoking. Thank you.
posted by
telynor
on December 30, 2003 at 11:54 PM
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new perspective
I read to learn what others think...
posted by
Able_Ergot
on December 30, 2003 at 6:53 PM
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Cynthia,
fascinating and touching blog. Of course as an alcoholic now dry for a lot of years, only recently did I discover about anti-depressants and their ability to play with the chemicals like seritonin in the brain. I seemed to have been developing a serious gambling problem since Joyce died, and that is when I talked with the family doctor and psychotherapist about my life, about 3 months ago. The use of anti-depressants arrested my need to always "run away", so I didn't go to a casino for about two months and had no problem staying at home. I went over Christmas as kind of a reward for myself, I won and left early with my winnings. I am thrilled to "have control" now, I'd hate to need another 12 step program to live. Interesting parallels here eh? In addition to all the forgoing,(forgive me for running on) I have a step-daughter with that problem of anorexia and I can't help her. She is forty now, and I'd love to give her this blog, if I have your permission to do so. She is now a divorced mother of two, and the fella she left is an absolutely super guy. Sad, these problems isn't it? I am so happy you are alright and have a man to cook for. Happy New Year.
posted by
WileyJohn
on December 30, 2003 at 6:22 PM
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http://www.boston.com/news/globe/health_science/articles/2003/12/30/the_ancestry_of_anorexia
posted by
Cynthia
on December 30, 2003 at 5:52 PM
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Cynthia:
Wow - I've never heard this angle before. Sounds like an absolutely fascinating article...Does Guisinger list any other names/sources/research worth checking out on this topic?
posted by
WonkyWordsMistress
on December 30, 2003 at 5:27 PM
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Cynthia
Interesting post. This is not something i have experienced but with children it is something to watch for the signs off.
You can take on any topic can't you?
Please see blog-page today. You know I normally wouldn't plug like that
posted by
beachbelle
on December 30, 2003 at 5:21 PM
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