***If you are experiencing an emergency situation, please call 911***

*To get long term help you should start by seeing a therapist. Ask your family doctor for a recommendation on which therapist to see and specify that you need someone with experience in eating disorders.

*Another route to try is calling your local hospitals and/or health centers to see if they offer any eating disorder support groups, clinics or programs.

Here are some links that can provide information on getting help:

The Center for Eating Disorders

The National Institute of Mental Health

American Diatetic Association

Find a therapist

Eating Disorder Referral and Information Center

Rader Programs

The Renfrew Center

Overeater's Anonymous

Harvard Eating Disorders Center

HUGS International

Massachusetts Eating Disorder Association

S.A.F.E. Self Injury Help 1-800-DONT-CUT

Suicide Crisis Center

Alternatives to negative behavior when you are feeling stressed:

Read a book
Write in a journal
Write a poem
Watch a movie
Play solitaire
Take a walk
Ride a bike
Call a friend
Play with a pet
Color in a coloring book
Paint a picture
Draw a picture
Count to 100 backwards
Meditate
Listen to music
Write a letter to a friend
Go swimming
Take a bath
Hug a stuffed animal
Go for a drive
Hit a punching bag
Call a helpline
Clean the house
Plant flowers
Do yardwork
Take a nap
Do a crossword
Email a friend
Instant message someone
Do something fun
Make crafts
Sew
Reorganize your drawers
Clean out your closets
Make your own affirmation tapes
Get a massage
Dance naked (or just dance)
Play with your children
Go to a movie
Go bowling
Rearrange your room
Ask for help!

***Feel free to add to this list and customize it to fit your lifestyle***