Weight Loss & Weight Issues

Eating Disorders Anonymous (EDA) is a 12-step group that offers support and community.

According to their website, EDA is a fellowship of individuals who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problems and help others to recover from their eating disorders.

Healthy Place holds chat sessions and support groups for a number of problems, including eating disorders, bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, ADHD, and anxiety.

The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD) provides free help for those struggling with Eating Disorders, such as Anorexia, Bulimia and Compulsive Overeating.

They have a hot line [847-831-3438 (Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, Central Time)] and also offer a national network of free support groups, referrals to health care professionals, and education and prevention programs to promote self-acceptance and healthy lifestyles.

A small group of highly experienced internet veterans have envisioned and created a huge on-line community of support for people suffering from most any disease or condition. Follow the link below to

Questions and Answers (in ASK the DOCTOR forums) can be found for a long list of health problems including:
# Allergies
# Family Practice
# Gastroenterology
# Heart
# Hepatitis

A discussion about surgery options, presurgical education, some gastric by-pass success stories, and a sign-up for support groups are all available.