Could this be you, your friend or someone in your family?
Food is your coping mechanism in trying to battle internal doubts and/or
Dieting can be an attempt to feel a sense of control and improve self esteem and/or
Bingeing is how to bring comfort or respond to the extremes of dieting.
National Eating Disorders Association
If you recognize yourself, or someone you care about, in this profile, then you’ve come to
the right place!
Our McGill Eating Disorder Program provides treatment to McGill students suffering from
eating disorders. It is a multidisciplinary team including nurse, dietitian, counselors,
psychotherapists, psychologists and psychiatrists trained in addressing eating disorders. In
addition to individual therapy, we offer psycho educational groups, meal support groups,
support for family and friends and other groups. We are here to help!
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What are eating disorders (ED)?
3 major types of ED affect most people:
Anorexia nervosa is a severe emotional disorder that impacts your mind and damages
your body through starvation. It is having a « fat phobia », even though you’re
underweight.
Bulimia nervosa is concealing a secret life of bingeing (eating lots of food in one sitting
often rapidly) and purging (get rid of the food by vomiting or overusing laxatives or
diuretics, exercising excessively, or other methods) that constantly demoralizes you
and drains you of energy and self esteem.
EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) includes all eating disorders that
do not meet the criteria of Anorexia or Bulimia. Examples could include struggling with
body image, weight and shape, bingeing, restricting, excessive dieting and exercising.
Binge eating, which involves periods of bingeing while experiencing emotional
suffering, is included in the EDNOS category. Binge eating does not involve purging.
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Take our fast quizzes to self-assess you eating behaviors
1- Do you have an ED?
Do you make yourself Sick because you feel uncomfortably full?
Do you worry you have lost Control over how much you eat?
Have you recently lost more than One stone (meaning 6kg or 20lbs) in a 3 month period?
Do you believe yourself to be Fat when others say you are too thin?
Would you say that Food dominates your life?
*One point for every "yes"; a score of 2 indicates a likely case of an ED
The SCOFF Eating Disorder Questionnaire, devised by researchers at St George's Hospital Medical School, is a valid and reliable screening tool
for detecting the existence of an eating disorder.
2- Are you at risk of developing an ED?
Genetics: you have siblings or parents with an eating disorder.
Family influences: you feel less secure in your family. Your parents and siblings may be overly
critical or tease you about your appearance.
Psychological and emotional disorders: you suffer from depression, anxiety disorders or obsessivecompulsive disorder or low self-esteem, perfectionism, impulsive behavior, anger management
difficulties, family conflicts or troubled relationships.
Dieting: losing weight is often reinforced by positive comments from others and by you changing
appearance. But dieting may be taken too far.
Transitions: heading off to college, moving, landing a new job or a relationship breakup, change can
bring emotional distress.
Sports, work and artistic activities: you are an athlete, gymnast, a runner, a wrestler, a ballerina, an
actor, a dancer or a model and coaches, parents or pressure of competition are encouraging you to
lose weight.
Media and society: You are highly exposed and influenced by the media, such as television and
fashion magazines, which frequently focus on appearance, body shape and size and make you
believe that thinness equates to success and popularity. Peer pressure may also fuel this desire to
be thin.
*One risk factor is sufficient to put you at risk for an ED and the more risk factors you have, the more you will be at
risk of developing an eating disorder.
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Signs and symptoms of ED
Anorexia nervosa
Thin appearance
Abnormal blood counts
Fatigue
Dizziness or fainting
Brittle nails
Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
Soft, downy hair covering the body (lanugo)
Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation
Constipation
Dry skin
Frequently being cold
Irregular heart rhythms
Low blood pressure
Dehydration
Bone loss
Emotional and behavioral symptoms of anorexia may include:
Refusal to eat
Denial of hunger
Excessive exercise
Flat mood, lack of emotion, depression, irritability
Difficulty concentrating
Preoccupation with food
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia
Red flags that family and friends may notice include
Skipping meals
Making excuses for not eating
Eating only a few certain "safe" foods, usually those low in fat and calories
Rigid meals or rituals, such as cutting food into tiny pieces or spitting food out after chewing
Weighing food
Cooking elaborate meals for others but refusing to eat them oneself
Repeated weighing of oneself
Frequent checking in the mirror for perceived flaws
Wearing baggy or layered clothing
Complaining about being fat
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Bulimia nervosa
Abnormal bowel functioning
Damaged teeth and gums
Swollen salivary glands (contributing to “Big Cheeks” effect)
Sores in the throat and mouth
Bloating
Dehydration
Fatigue
Dry skin
Irregular heartbeat
Sores, scars or calluses on the knuckles or hands
Menstrual irregularities or loss of menstruation (amenorrhea)
Emotional and behavioral symptoms of bulimia may include:
Constant dieting
Feeling that you can't control your eating behavior
Eating until the point of discomfort or pain
Self-induced vomiting
Laxative use
Excessive exercise
Unhealthy focus on body shape and weight
Having a distorted, excessively negative body image
Going to the bathroom after eating or during meals
Hoarding food
Depression or anxiety
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Binge-eating disorder
Eating to the point of discomfort or pain
Eating much more food during a binge episode than during a normal meal or snack
Eating faster during binge episodes
Feeling that your eating behavior is out of control
Frequent dieting without weight loss
Frequently eating alone
Hoarding food
Hiding empty food containers
Feeling depressed, disgusted or upset over the amount eaten
Depression or anxiety
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Seeking Help
Treatment for eating disorders is very important. Research indicates that eating
disorders are less likely to be treated than other psychological problems. However,
they do not go away on their own and leaving them untreated can have damaging
effects ranging from hair loss, to fatigue, to osteoporosis, to heart failure and in some
cases death. Death can result from heart failure, starvation, kidney failure and suicide.
Those suffering from eating disorders often suffer from other disorders such as
depression, anxiety, substance abuse, etc, in addition to their eating disorder. It is
common for students suffering from eating disorders to also suffer from isolation (from
family and friends), loneliness, loss of motivation, lack of concentration in school, etc.
Having an eating disorder often involves being secretive due to feelings of shame,
which leads to further isolation.
If you feel you suffer from an eating disorder, we strongly encourage you to seek help.
Treatment can help you recover; get back into school, begin to socialize with
friends and peers again, rebuild relationships, gain some hobbies and ultimately regain
control over your life.
Treatment is best when you have a team approach. This type of program is now
available at McGill. It is easily accessible by contacting the Eating Disorder Program at
514- 398 1050. The first step of asking for help is the hardest, but we are here to
help! The sooner the treatment begins, the better and the easier it will be for you to
fight those eating patterns that are affecting your life. Although recovery takes time,
most people do recover.
For more information please contact us at:
Mental Health Services
Brown Student Services Building
3600 McTavish Street, Suite 5500
Montreal, QC H3A 1Y2
Phone: 514-398 1050
E-mail: edpclerck.mentalhealth@mcgill.ca
Website: www.mcgill.ca/mentalhealth/edp/
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What to Do and what Not to Do if you have an eating disorder,
Do’s
Do be hopeful and choose recovery, ask for help
Do practice being imperfect; it’s okay to make mistakes!
Do nurture your social network as part of your healing
Do speak up!
Do be truthful with your treatment team
Do experiment with ways to enjoy being in your body
Do appreciate that improvement often proceeds in baby steps
Do keep track of your accomplishments
Do talk with others about social pressures to be thin
Do remember that people can and do recover from their eating disorder
Don’ts
Don’t diet
Don’t try to fix your ED by yourself
Don’t look for a quick fix
Don’t do anything that feels extreme
Don’t believe your weight determines your worth; throw the scale away
Don’t avoid your negative feelings
Don’t ignore signs of relapse
Don’t nurture you fascination with « thin »
Don’t put things off until you’re « thin enough », start enjoying your life now
Don’t stop treatment too soon
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Dieting
Questionnaire on dieting
Do you believe dieting makes you eat less?
Do you believe weight loss makes you healthier?
Do you believe dieting makes you lose weight?
Do you believe dieting makes you happier?
Do you believe thinness is the key to success?
Do you believe dieting is never related to an eating disorder?
If you have said yes to any of the above, you are mistaken. Please read on to understand the risks and
dangers involved in dieting. Dieting is not always safe!
Risks
 Repetitive cycles of gaining, losing & regaining weight (yo-yo dieting) affects your
health in many negative ways, for example increased risk of heart disease and slowing
down of your metabolism.
 Dieters often have deficiencies in nutrients, for example a lack of iron or calcium,
which can lead to osteoporosis.
 Dieting can lead to a loss of muscle strength and endurance, decreased oxygen
utilization, thinning hair, loss of coordination, dehydration and electrolyte imbalances,
fainting, weakness, and slowed heart rate.
 Dieting affects your brain. Lacking energy can cause decreased brainpower
(decreased concentration & memory, increased depression, low self esteem and stress).
 Most of all, dieting can dangerously lead to an eating disorder.
Remember!
 Diets don’t work (95% of people who diet regain their weight within one year)
 Diets don’t necessarily improve your health
 Diets don’t make you beautiful
 Diets can rob you of energy and money
 Diets can make you afraid of food
It is not your body that needs changes. It is your attitude!
Increased self confidence is the key to gaining a healthy attitude!
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Healthy Eating
As a recovery from your eating disorder, it’s important to develop a way of eating that
includes rather than excludes foods – an eating pattern that’s about health and enjoyment,
not pounds and calories. A healthy and varied way of eating means you get the nutritional
value from food that your body needs in order to function and thrive. It actually takes a wide
variety of foods to supply all your nutritional needs: grains (including whole grains), proteins,
vegetables, and fruits. Use Canada’s Food Guide to know how much food you need and what
types of food are better for you: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/indexeng.php.
Use the following ideas to start developing healthier eating habits and better relationship with
food:
Stop weighing yourself compulsively: weighing yourself too much sabotages your
attempts of improving food intake because it reinforces restrictive eating and also gives a
green light to your compulsive episodes. It is normal to go through weight fluctuations
during nutritional readjustment because of probable dehydration, which can lead to water
retention. It’s crucial to remember that water retention will go down as long as you are
nourishing your body.
Determine a schedule of food intakes: at the beginning of the normalization of food
behaviors, the feelings of hunger and satiety are not reliable. This is why it is necessary to
have precise hours for each food intake. Your food schedule must be your priority, and
nothing must come between you and the times you prescribed yourself to eat. Even if you
are not hungry, it is important to eat at the hours you set.
Increase the frequency of your food intakes to 5 or 6 times per day: it is recommended
to eat 3 meals a day with 3 snacks. The reason to have 6 food intakes a day is as follows:
normally, hunger returns every 3-4 hours, the time needed to digest our last meal. If one
gets used to eating every 3-4 hours, he or she is following the natural cycle of hunger,
which will help normalize food intake. It is normal, after food restriction, that eating more
often is difficult due to the sensation of fullness. This is why eating small quantities more
often will help increase energy intake without causing any feelings of discomfort.
At first, increase energy intake by choosing « safe » foods, and then gradually
introduce « forbidden » foods: when you restrict certain foods, you are giving them power
over you. This is why it is necessary to gradually introduce all foods during food
normalization. It is also important to introduce them in a safe environment in order to
dissipate the power given to them.
Eat standardized portions: it is difficult to know what a standard portion is after having
been a restrictive eater. Until you can gage an appropriate serving size for yourself by
listening to your body, use Canada’s Food Guide to help you know the portions and the
recommended servings. A Food Guide Serving may be close to what you eat, such as an
apple. In other cases, such as rice or pasta, you may serve yourself more than one Food
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Guide Serving. Most restaurants aim to please by offering great value through large
portions. Just because you are given a large portion doesn’t mean you have to eat it all!
Take some home for later.
Listen to your body: eat when you’re hungry, stop when you’re full.
Balance: balance means that most of the time you eat because you’re hungry and use food
as fuel for your body. But it also means that sometimes you eat simply when the food
appeals to you or when it is appropriate in a social setting, allowing yourself to eat for
enjoyment. Such balance provides both physical satisfaction and decreases the likelihood
of overeating certain foods due to a feeling of deprivation or denial.
Eliminate all diet products: consuming these types of products confirms that you are
giving them power. These diet products do not have a place when one wants to develop
healthy attitudes toward food.
Try to distract yourself after having eaten: normalizing eating behaviors can cause
anxiety for someone suffering from an eating disorder. It is important to eat in a calm and
favorable environment, preferably sitting at the table. After the meal, it is recommended to
leave the room and to engage yourself in a relaxing activity according to your personal
interests: art, gardening, music, etc.
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Vegetarianism
The vegetarian diet is defined by the exclusion of animal flesh as food. When this involves a
strict exclusion of eggs and/or dairy products as well, this diet is referred to as veganism. When
such products are included, it can be referred to as lacto-ovo-vegetarianism, or lactovegetarianism. There are many good reasons not to eat meat, ranging from concern for
animals and the environment, to simply not liking the taste. Health reasons also attract many
people to the vegetarian diet, which is high in fruits and vegetables, and low in saturated fat
and cholesterol.
But some people go “veggie” for a not-so-healthy reason: to mask food restriction and
potentially harmful weight-control behaviors. A hallmark of eating disorders is separating
foods into "good" and "bad" categories. Vegetarianism gives a person with an eating
disorder, a handy reason to avoid eating an entire class of foods. Because meat and dairy
products are often higher in calories and fats than fruits and vegetables, being a vegetarian fits
right in with the goal of losing weight at any cost.
It’s possible to be a healthy, happy person, at any size, vegetarian or not. And creating false
categories for health based on body size is one way in which the health and weight loss
industry overlap, and reap sizable profits. A person’s weight will tend to fall into a certain range
that their body is happiest and healthiest at, called our “set point” or “natural” weight, and will
tend to want to return to this weight range despite strict calorie restriction or excessive
exercise. Many other factors affect a person’s weight, not only the type of food one eats, but
the quantity of food one eats, the amount of activity one gets, and an individual’s genetics.
A healthy vegetarian is someone who takes the time to ensure that he/she is getting all the
nutrients his/her body needs. This person would be eating vegetarian sources of protein at all
meals and making sure he/she finds alternate sources of protein, which is required to maintain
a healthy metabolism, repair and build new tissue, and boost immunity. A healthy vegetarian
also includes regular food sources providing calcium, iron, zinc, and Vitamin D & B12 as well as
omega-3 fatty acids. This person is someone who is at peace with his/her decision to avoid
animal products and who is committed to enjoying foods that nurture his/ her body and spirits.
A healthy person is someone who has energy, listens to his or her body, and feeds it
accordingly.
For further information, please visit www.nedic.ca, Vegetarianism and Disordered Eating
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Set Point
Set point is a concept that refers to understanding and respecting a body’s natural weight
range - a range which is “set” by different factors, such as: heredity, health, age and gender.
Everyone has a set point and just as you have no control over how tall you will be, or what color
your eyes and hair will be, you also have no control over what your set point will be. Your body
is biologically and genetically determined to weigh within a certain weight range. The set
point varies for each individual person. For instance, a woman at a height of 5'5" with a small
frame may have a set point range between 120-130 lbs, but another woman with the same
frame may have a set point range between 130-140 lbs. Their set points may be different, but
that is the weight range their bodies will fight to maintain.
A lot of us who have tried dieting know just how hard it is to lose weight and keep it off. In the
first few weeks of dieting, weight is usually lost, but almost always gained back. Many people
become frustrated because after a few weeks of dieting, they usually stop losing weight or
start gaining it back, even though they are still restricting their food intake. This is a sign that
the body is trying to fight to retain its natural weight.
When you go below your body's natural set point, your metabolism will react by starting to
slow down to try and conserve energy. Your body will start to sense it's in a state of semistarvation and will try to use the few calories it receives more effectively. You may start to
sleep more and your body temperature will drop, which is why so many anorexics complain
about being so cold. After too much weight loss many women experience the loss of their
menstrual cycle. Their reproductive system shuts down because their bodies probably could
not handle a pregnancy. Many people who diet also experience uncontrollable urges to binge
because their body is telling them it needs more food than they are providing it to function
properly.
Just as your metabolism will slow down when you go under your body's set point, it will also
increase if you go above it. The body will try to fight against the weight gain by increasing the
metabolism and raising the body's temperature to try and burn off the unwanted calories.
There is no test available to tell you what your body's natural set point is. The best way to
determine what it is, is by eating normally and exercising moderately. If you have been dieting
for years, it can take up to a year of normal eating for your body's metabolism to function
properly and return you to the weight range that is healthy for you.
Learning to accept the fact that your body needs to be at a certain weight is a good way to stop
the vicious cycles of dieting. The more you try to go below your body's set point range, the
harder your body will fight to retain it's natural weight. Engaging in a healthy eating and
exercise routine, will allow your body to go to the weight it wants and needs to be at. Learning
to love and accept who you are will help you to accept your body's natural set point.
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It is unfortunate that we live in a society which is obsessed with thinness. Believing that
thinness equals happiness and judging people by how they look contributes to unhealthy
behaviors such as dieting, binging and purging. If we can accept each other for who we are, no
matter what size we are, we are likely to be much happier, except, of course, for the diet
industry. The diet industry, which unfortunately benefits from these unhealthy beliefs,
would go out of business without a large following of people buying into these beliefs.
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Healthy Exercise
Take this quiz to know if you are exercising for the wrong reasons
You are preoccupied with an exercise routine or intrusive thoughts about exercise that
interfere with your ability to concentrate or focus
You need to exercise, no matter what the cost (ie. cutting school, taking time off from
work, etc)
Exercise is your social life — you turn down social activities so as not to miss your
scheduled workout
You feel overly anxious, guilty or angry if unable to exercise and you can't tolerate
changes or interruptions of your exercise routine
You exercise alone to avoid having your routine disturbed
Food choices are based solely on exercise (you exercise as punishment for eating "bad"
foods, to purge calories or you overly restrict what you eat if you can't exercise)
How you feel about yourself on a daily basis is based on how much exercise you perform
or how hard you work out
Exercise isn't fun or pleasurable or you're never satisfied with your physical achievements
Amenorrhea (loss of three consecutive menses or failure to begin menstruating by age
sixteen) and/or stress fractures
You exercise even when you feel exhausted and/or are injured or sick; you ignore your
body’s signals which tell you “you should take a break”.
If you have said yes to any of the above, the way you exercise is not healthy. Please read on to understand the risks
and dangers involved in exercising for the wrong reasons.
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Exercising too much can cause all kinds of problems including:
Injuries such as stress fractures, strains and sprains
Low body fat - this may sound good but, for women, it can cause some serious problems.
Menstrual period stopping, (a sign which may indicate your body is shutting down certain
functions, which can be associated with bone loss)
Fatigue
Dehydration
Osteoporosis
Arthritis
Reproductive problems
Heart problems
About 30 minutes of moderate exercise most days of the week is more than enough to help
you maintain good health. Exercise shouldn’t be drudgery. And it certainly shouldn’t be your
penance for eating too much. Dropping the focus on calorie burning while getting tuned in to
your body opens up a whole new possibility: choosing exercise or physical activity because it
feels good! The idea is to find an activity that appeals to your tastes and preferences, one that
you really enjoy doing.
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Healthy Body Image
Body image and self-esteem are tied together since body image can affect how you feel about
your whole self. When you put yourself down about how you look, it can lead to negative
feelings about yourself in general. Poor self-esteem can also lead to eating disorders that can
put your health in danger.
Take this quiz and see how your Body Image I.Q. measures up.
You avoided sports or working out because you didn’t want to be seen in gym clothes
Eating even a small amount of food makes you feel fat
You worry or obsess about your body not being small, thin or good enough
You avoid wearing certain clothes because they make you feel fat
You feel badly about yourself because you don’t like your body
You want to change something about your body
You compare yourself to others and "come up short"
If you answered "Yes" to 3 or more questions, you may have a negative body image. See the
following tips and ideas for help in changing your perception to a more positive one.
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Some Helpful Hints on Coping Strategies
It is not always easy to distract yourself when you have the urge to binge, purge or
restrict. Sometimes it is helpful to make yourself a list of things you can to do to
distract yourself when you want to try to delay your symptoms as long as possible.
Here are some helpful hints.
Write in a journal
Listen to your favorite music
Tell one person how you feel
Paint a picture
Take a long hot bath
Hug someone
Take a walk
Rent your favorite movie
Go to a movie
Call an old friend/ sibling/parent
Spend time with your pet
Read a book
Don’t buy fashion magazines
Remember fashion photographs are technologically enhanced (most pictures are
airbrushed!)
Question standards before accepting them and ignore or challenge friends and family
who act like the body police
Wear clothes that fit
Remind yourself “It’ll be OK”
Take a deep breath and count to 10
Ask your therapist to make a tape with you that you can use during difficult times
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Go to a favorite “safe” place (beach, park, woods, playground, etc)
Think of the advice you would give to someone else…and take it.
Say something good about yourself
Meditate, use relaxation
Call a Hotline
Punch a pillow
Spend time with your roommate, classmate, friends
Stay in touch with others- don’t isolate yourself
Do deep breathing
Make a list of things to do
Change your environment…walk out of the room, put on music or tv, eat something
safe
Visualize a stop sign
And, most of all: Don’t be afraid to ask for help
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Holiday tips
Holidays are about being thankful for what you have and giving to others but mostly they are
food-oriented festivities spent with family and friends. For someone with an eating disorder,
such events are a big source of anxiety, especially if painful holiday memories are present. Here
are some tips on how to handle this challenging time of the year.
1. Plan ahead. If you plan on visiting with friends and family, plan out the situation ahead
of time in order to avoid extra stress and anxiety. You may also consider telling your
family ahead of time not to make remarks about your eating disorder.
2. Eat regularly. Don’t skip meals and starve in attempt to make up for what you recently
ate or about to eat.
3. Make a list. Write down each thing you need to get done for the holiday season.
Getting things done ahead of time and having a list so you do not forget anything can
save you a lot of unneeded stress.
4. Talk with your therapist. A therapist can work with you on coping methods and
address specific worries or anxiety you may have.
5. Find a “HELPER”. This person will be there for you to talk with if thoughts regarding
your eating disorder begin to enter your mind or you feel overwhelmed.
6. Determine your reactions ahead of time. If someone makes an awkward remark
about your eating habits or weight, know what you plan to say ahead of time. This may
help relieve anxiety during holiday events.
7. Offer to bring a dish. If you are unsure of what may be offered on the holiday menu,
offer to bring something you know you will be willing to eat.
8. Be flexible. While this may be difficult, being flexible with plans and situations which
may arise can relieve tension that may come with the holiday season. This may also
prevent emotional eating.
9. Take part in fun activities. By taking part in fun activities, you can distract yourself
from any food worries you may be having.
10. Confide in someone. Tell someone, who will be with you during meal times, your
specific concerns and allow them to give you advice on what is appropriate.
11. Only attend what you can handle. Politely decline invitations if you feel the situation
would make you uncomfortable or overwhelmed. Situations, which include non-food
activities, might be most enjoyable at first. Eventually, however, it will be important to
integrate those situations in your life.
12. Eat healthy foods. If you stick to a regular meal plan and eat healthy food then you
reduce the risk of feeling “guilty” over eating.
13. Attend a support group. Attend events and make friends with others in the same
situation, as this type of fellowship will provide you with support and encouragement.
14. Don’t focus on mistakes. If you feel too full or have experienced a binge, move on and
do not allow it to stress you out.
15. Set goals. Instead of only focusing on food and weight during the holiday season, set
other goals regarding what you might like to talk about and focus on.
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Resources
Aneb Quebec
114, Donegani avenue, Pointe-Claire, Quebec H9R 2W3
Phone: 514-630 0907 or 1-800-630-0907 Fax: 514-630 1225
Email: info@anebquebec.com
Website: www.anebquebec.com
Services offered: Help line and support groups for people struggling with eating disorders. Fees
are required for certain activities.
Argyle Institue
215 Redfern, Suite 305, Westmount, Quebec, H3Z 3L5
Phone: 514-931 5629 Fax: 514.931.8754
Website: http://www.argyleinstitute.org
Service offered: Individual psychotherapy for people suffering from a variety of problems.
Clients need to pay according to a sliding scale fee.
BACA Eating Disorders Clinic Inc
3410, rue Peel, bureau 1206
Montreal (Quebec), Canada
H3A 1H3
Phone: 514-544 2323
Fax: 514-759 3084
Email: info@CliniqueBACA.com
Website: www.cliniquebaca.com
Services offered: Multidisciplinary team offering outpatient services. Individual therapy,
nutritional consultation, medical consultation, creative therapy and support group. Clients need
to pay for therapy.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Clinic
Montreal General Hospital (Queen Elizabeth Health Complex)
2100 Marlowe
Phone: 514- 485 7772
Fax: 514 485 5007
Services offered : Individual CBT. Clients must pay for therapy.
Douglas Hospital Eating Disorder Unit
6875, LaSalle Blvd, Borough of Verdun, Montreal, Quebec H4H 1R3
Phone: 514-761 6131, ext. 2895
Website: www.douglas.qc.ca
Services offered: Outpatient clinic, day program, partial day hospitalization, full hospitalization,
individual, group and nutritional therapies.
ÉquiLibre
7200 rue Hutchison, bureau 304, Montréal (Québec), H3N 1Z2
Phone: 514 270-3779, Toll Free: 1-877-270 3779, Fax: 514 270-1974
Email: info@equilibre.ca
Website: www.equilibre.ca
Services offered: Prevention workshops and promotion of healthy living.
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The National Eating Disorder Information Centre (NEDIC)
ES 7-421, 200 Elizabeth Street, Toronto, Ontario M5G 2C4
Phone: 416-340-4156, Fax: 416-340-4736, Toll-Free: 1-866-NEDIC-20 (1-866-633-4220)
Email: nedic@uhn.on.ca
Website: www.nedic.ca
Services offered: Information and resources for eating disorders. Please check out their
website for library, articles, pamphlets and information.
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Helpful websites
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org: offers information, resources, lists of books, action-oriented
advocacy and media campaigns to educate the public and a community to people often feeling
alone and overwhelmed in their struggle to access quality, affordable care.
www.bulimia.com is a publishing company specialized in eating disorders publications.
www.something-fishy.org offers general information about eating disorder.
www.mirror-mirror.org is for individuals who are recovering from an eating disorder.
www.edreferral.com gives referrals to eating disorders specialist in the United States.
www.oa.org is an anonymous group support for people dealing with eating disorders.
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