Eating Disorders

Did you know that only 1 out of 10 people with an eating disorder actually get help? Did you know that 50% of girls between the ages of 11 and 13 see themselves as fat? I didnt. There are many people in the world who suffer from an eating disorder. Men, women, girls, boys of any ethnicity. This article had the stories of 3 young girls who suffered from eating disorders. they are considered the highest mortality rate of mental diseases. The first was Kelly Stewart. She is now 22 years old and lives in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. She started her eating disorder at the age of 14 after her parent's divorce. Since her life spiraled out of control she thought that this she could actually handle. After it started getting worse she cried out for help but the doctors said she didn't look like anything was wrong and she was healthy. underneath she knew she had a problem. Finally after talking to her parents, she received the help she needed. she was diegnosed with EDNOS (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) its like an eating disorder but the patient doesnt fit the steriotype. after months in a rehabilitation center she got her old life back. The next girl was Latria Graham. She started her eating disorder because of her parents divorce also. Latria lived in South Carolina and started her obsession with her body at age 9. when she was 11 she hated the way she looked. So she started purging. one day when she saw blood she called a help hotline and got treatment. The last girl was Sarah Whitworth from Austin, Texas. she began counting colories and she started exercising too much. Everyone always told her how good she looked but underneath she knew there was something wrong. her wake up call happened when she was driving her 11 year old sister home and blecked out behind the wheel. The two girls were covered in blood. they were fine in the end, but this showed Sarah that she needed help. She went to a center that cost alot of money and the only way to pay for it was to empty her father's retirement acount. months later she went home and had herself back. all three of these girls wanted to do something for others with an eating disorder, so they went to schools and centers telling them about the devastating killer. These girls are strong and got over their disorders, but there are still many that are reaching our for help. If you know anyone with an eating disorder or are struggling with one yourself, dont wait, it could be the thing that takes them or yourself 6 feet under. Act, get help and save a life.