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Expert: Melissa - 7/14/2008


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My sister is 50 years old and has battled anorexia her whole life. Do you know a good doctor/therapist in the orange county California area that could help?

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As a matter of fact, I do. I live in orange county and can recommend some great people.
My first and foremost recommendation would be Rita Lehmann. You can find her contact information and bio here:

http://www.something-fishy.org/treatmentfinder/Rita-A.-Lehmann-MFT.html

I also know a great dietician who specializes in eating disorders. She is thought highly of by her patients and works with Rita, whom also thinks great things about her.
Her bio is found here:
http://www.miramarhealth.com/staff-lauraa.htm
and contact information here:
http://www.eatingdisorderfocus.com/Other_Disorders/Laura_L._Adams,_RD_Nutrition_...

Good luck and let me know if you need anymore recommendations.

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I battled anorexia and bulimia for 6 years. I am not a doctor, but I learned a lot about the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of having an eating disorder and how scary it is to feel like you are alone in your illness. You are not alone. I can answer questions based on my experience with anything relating to anorexia and/or bulimia. I can provide information on treatment options, some specific treatment centers, resources that may help you find a treatment center, and my opinion on all of the above. I was a patient at a few outpatient and inpatient programs so I am happy to answer questions about those experiences. I am not affiliated with any of the resources I may provide. It’s strictly my opinion based on my experiences. I can NOT answer medical questions. I will NOT answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight in an unhealthy matter.

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I have recovered from a six year struggle with both anorexia and bulimia. I hope my experiences and the time I spent in and out of treatment will encourage others to never give up. I never thought I would or could recover because I couldn’t picture myself ever having a normal relationship with food. Since then, I have grown and learned that I can overcome what I once thought was impossible. Hold on to the idea that recovery is attainable!

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I am attending college for an unrelated degree.

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