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How to recover from an eating disorder without gaining too much weight and looking fat?

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Good couseling: You need regular evaluation by a good provider comfortable in treating eating disorders usually with multidisciplinary team. Your statement is concerning for still dealing with the underlying causes of eating disorder. You have take step one by identifying the problem continue with seeking help. Good luck.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2017

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