When Debbie was rushed to hospital after a suicide attempt, she weighed just 86 pounds. Her secret goal was 81 pounds. She spent six weeks in the hospital, re-gaining weight and talking with a psychiatrist about her eating disorder and what might be causing it.

"Over a period of weeks, Debbie began to feel physically stronger and more hopeful. After the first week of hospital care she no longer required tube feedings... But as closely as she was watched, at times, if she got a chance, she still was able to vomit. Nonetheless, the urge somehow had seemed to weaken. Sometimes, although she had the opportunity, she didn't even think about it."

When she left the hospital, she weighed 96 pounds and was beginning to think more about her future. She refers to her time in the hospital as a "nightmare" and though she'd rather not think about it, she knows she needs to remember how she ended up there if she wants to ensure that she never ends up there again. Read more at American-Reporter.com.

Eating disorders can be just one of the issues facing a troubled teen. Often teenagers struggling with uncontrollable emotions turn to drugs and alcohol to escape their problems. Learn more about troubled teens and the ways you can help at www.4troubledteens.com.

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Eating Disorder clinics are seeing more and more older women seeking treatment for anorexia and bulimia. Few of those women are battling eating disorders for the first time.

"Of [The Renfrew Center]'s patients over age 30 in 2005, about 60 percent first suffered from an eating disorder at 18 or younger."

Some speculate that an increase in stress or a traumatic event like a death or divorce may be what triggers the disordered eating to resurface. Read more at MentalHopeNews.blogspot.com.

A residential treatment center can help teens or young adults get to the root of their emotional or behavioral issues and set up a treatment plan. Learn more at AspenAssessment.com.

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