College Corner
Q: I hear my roommate throwing up after dinner almost every night. I confronted her about it and she admitted that she has a problem but doesn’t know what to do about it. Where can she go for answers?
D.J.
A: We at Avalon Centers may be able to help depending on the level of care that she needs. We are a partial hospitalization program and we also have outpatient services. If she happens to need a higher level of care we can refer her to a place that is suitable to her needs. For more information you can call our toll free number at 866-814-0999.
Q: My mom is nervous about me starting college because she has heard that there are a lot of eating disorders on college campuses. Is that true?
K.A.
A: Your mom has a right to be concerned. Statistics show that as many as 10% of college women suffer from a clinical eating disorder. By the first year of college, 4.5 to 18% of women and 0.4% of men have a history of bulimia. Research also indicates that as many as 61% of college women have a partial syndrome (Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified or eating dysfunctions). Avalon is committed to education and outreach at the college level providing general eating disorder awareness.
17 comments:
My friend had a great experience at Avalon. I think she is really going to make it. She has struggled for more than 10 years. Thanks, Avalon.
Liz...I know I just left there a few months ago; but I am struggling a bit right now. I have been under so much stress lately and I don't want to go down the wrong road again. I lost 10 lbs. in one week and I don't want to screw things up! I have a job a b/f, and I just don't know what to do! HELP ME PLEASE!!!!!!
Rachel,
I am sorry you are struggling right now. Call us at (716)839-0999 and ask for Colleen. She will be more than happy to discuss your options with you.
Take care,
Elizabeth
i don't know how to post an anonymous question, but are there REALLY treatment options for the UNiNSURED who live at the federal poverty level and do not qualify for Medicaid?
...tired
Wow, looks like you have a good blog on people with eating disorders. I probably stray the other way and eat too much. I'm trying to lose weight, and now I'm counting calories. I'm type 2 diabetic, and my doctor is giving me a chance to lose weight to help bring my blood sugar down to a normal range.
Anonymous,
You may want to look into facilites that offer free services on an outpatient basis in your area. Locally, there is the WNY Eating Disorder Association. You can call them at(716)819-1338.
Take care,
Elizabeth
do you accept medicaid?
I was at Avalon for 6 weeks 3 years ago for bulimia. I feel like i am slipping up a lot lately. Is there such thing as a "refresher" I live out of town and I have a baby now and can not be gone that long again. But I am afraid of letting it go until it snowballs out of control again. Thanks,
Cassie
Anonymous,
We currently do not accept medicaid, but we still may be able to help. You may call our toll free number at 1-866-814-0999 to discuss other options.
Elizabeth
Cassie,
We may be able to work something out for you. Please call Colleen at 1-866-814-0999 to discuss what your possibilities are.
Elizabeth
I have blue choice do you accept my insurance?
Anonymous,
Yes, we do accept blue choice.
Take care,
Elizabeth
I left Avalon a few years ago AMA. Will this hinder me if I may need to come back?
C.B.
Anonymous,
Most likely you will not have any problems coming back to Program. Please call Colleen at (866)814-0999 and speak with her about coming back to Avalon.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
Is Avalon Centers on any college campuses? I know about 6 girls in my dorm who admit they perge their food. One of them uses laxatives all the time. She told me she takes them everyday. What does that do to your body? I don't know what to say to her but I know she looks worse every week. I think she may end up dropping out of college. What can Avalon Centers say about this?
Lorna G.
Lorna G.,
Purging and taking laxatives is vary dangerous. It can cause dehydration, cardiac problems, electrolyte imbalance, erosion of esophagus and tooth enamel, and even death. Encourage your friend to seek help. She can call our toll-free hotline:(866)-814-0999 and we will offer her assistance.
Thank you,
Elizabeth
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