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Behind the Aegis

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Tue Aug 5, 2014, 11:37 PM Aug 2014

There is a new group at DU.

I wanted to let y'all know DU has added an Eating Disorders Support (Group). One of the reasons I wanted to inform this group is because, sometimes, someone who was being raped or sexually assaulted/abused, takes out their fear, anger, frustration, hurt, or pain on themselves in forms related to disordered eating. Having no control over the assault, one may take to something which s/he can control, and that is food. There are also body image issues related to the aftermath of rape and sexual assault/abuse. The following is the group's statement of purpose:

A safe haven to discuss issues and experiences related to disordered eating concerns; including resources, news, and research related to such disorders including, but not limited to, food addictions, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and compulsive overeating, as well as body image issues.


Thank you.
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There is a new group at DU. (Original Post) Behind the Aegis Aug 2014 OP
Thanks, BtA! Sissyk Aug 2014 #1
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