Eating Disorders Recovery Room
I have opened a room for RECOVERY from Eating Disorders - Anorexia, Bulimia, Compulsive Overeating and everything in between. This is a peer support group. There are no doctors or specialists associated with this room. If you aren't certain you have an eating disorder, come in anyway, ask questions and talk about how you feel. All are welcome, however, violation of the following behavior rules will get you booted. - No NUMBERS - weights, BMI, clothing sizes, etc. This can be very triggering. - No GLORIFYING the illness. - No giving TIPS or suggestions on how to maintain or advance your illness. - Encouraging harmful or dangerous activities. - General rudeness or "TROLL" behavior will be tolerated. - No ARGUING, HATEFULNESS or HARRASSMENT will be tolerated. - No identifying your self as a PROFESSIONAL. We are all peers here; and no giving "advice" on issues that should be handled by an MD or Mental Health Professional. - No recommending specific "DIET" plans. That should be individualized and over-seen by a professional, like a nutritionist of an MD. - ABSOLUTELY NO USE OF THIS ROOM TO PROMOTE OR SELL PRODUCTS ASSOCIATED WITH WEIGHT-LOSS OR BODY IMAGE!!! - Please ask the room member you wish to PM before sending them a message. - I encourage members to "friend" each other and be available to support your fellow member who is suffering. - STRONG LANGUAGE is NOT prohibited; however, members are encourged to TONE IT DOWN whenever possible. Reprimands for language will be at the moderators' discretion. - PATIENCE, TOLERANCE AND RESPECTFUL BEHAVIOR are encouraged at all times. Reprimands for these violations will be at the moderators' discretion. - What we tend to refer to as "THINSPIRATION" or images that promote unhealthy body image or romanticizes being underweight will NOT be tolerated. - Posting of encouraging or significant music, quotes, and poetry, as well as sharing hobbies and ways to relax and recharge, are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. I what you want cannot be posted in the room because of size or whatever, please post it to my wall. I would very much LOVE to see it. And most of all - members are in this room by CHOICE. You can just as easily leave if you have a personality conflict; however, I NEVER want a member to leave feeling you have been "run out", so if you feel offended or harassed, PLEASE report that person, in private to one of our room moderators so it can be handled. ANY violator for any breaking any of these rules makes the member subject to removal from the room and/or a temporary or permanent ban. In most cases there will be a warning from the owner or a moderator; however, these decisions will be at the discretion of the moderator. I want this to be a safe, peaceful place where all people can come in and share their struggles and triumphs. Your EXPERIENCE, STRENGTH AND HOPE might get just one person through the day.
