NEW YORK, March 18, 2013 /
Christian Newswire/ -- Veteran author, N.R. Mitgang, speaks out in his online video debut. Mitgang, along with best-selling author, Dr. Marc A. Zimmer ("Dying to Be Thin"), are the co-authors of "The Mirror Lied: One woman's 25-year struggle with bulimia, anorexia, diet pill addiction, laxative abuse and cutting."
"Eating disorders are now a deadly epidemic affecting millions of people in the United States," Zimmer says. "Eating disorders are not going away unless we educate the public as to how they start, and what must happen for a victim to go into recovery. It is possible to break the cycle with the correct professional help."
By watching the "The Mirror Lied's" abridged Eating Disorder Assessment, you may realize that you are at risk of suffering from an eating disorder.
Mitgang says, "The intent of this video is not to act as a substitute for experienced and professional medical and psychological assistance. On the contrary. This video is intended to highlight the red flags that can act as a wake up call and, if it is necessary, perhaps it will help to convince you to seek experienced and professional assistance. Understand, an eating disorder can be life-threatening."
Jessica Gordon, the adult main character of "The Mirror Lied" says, "To those in recovery, stay there. To those who seek help, may you find a good therapist who knows how to help you. To those in denial of their eating disorder, heaven help you."
World renowned eating disorder specialist, Dr. Ira M. Sacker, co-author of "Regaining Your Self" and "Dying to Be Thin" says, "I commend the authors for making a deliberate effort to convey the serious consequences brought about by this disorder. Anyone whose life has been touched by a person with an eating disorder can empathize with Jessica, her husband, children, family, and friends."
More must be done to prevent this disorder because once an eating disorder begins, especially if it is left unchecked or improperly treated, it can kill its victim.
Watch. Listen. Learn how to help yourself or someone you know.
Live better. Break the cycle.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Dr. Marc A. Zimmer and N.R. Mitgang
Phone: Dr. Marc A. Zimmer – (516) 825-5005
N.R. Mitgang – (347) 610-9087
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