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PAGE 4 THE TWIG NOVEMBER 19, 1964 Bulimia, anorexia can cause stress over tlie holidays [Continued from Page T] stress inherent in the stnicture of ttw school year. There is a separation from home arxj all that Is famlilar, anxiety resulting from having to make new friends and ieam one's way around campus, plus classwork and studies which plie pressure on top of stress. All the while, women are being vigilant about presenting to the world an im maculate,thin appearance.Many students resort to disordered eating in efforts to gain son>e peace and release. "That student returns home, perhaps still preoccupied with problems of school, to find a different set of pressures and ecpectations awaiting. To further complicate matters, -holidays are traditicKially times of feasting. For someone who is already tenrified of weight gain, who is craving rich food after a period of dicing, tfie prospect of spending time atiund iarge amounts of easily available food is frightening in deed.” Students with food obsessions can use the holiday break from school to begin to get better, though recovery is ra«ly quick or easy. Dr. Rubel recom- mendsthat students be aware of the pressures awaiting them at home and nreke detailed plans for how to cope with tl>em. They should set reasonable goals for themselves, such as planning non food related activities, perhaps by setting a limit for weight gain, or avoiding specific incidents that trigger binges. She adds, “If you do slip back into a food behavior, remind yourself It does not mean your plan is not ^ective. It merely shows you a place to make some revisions so you can more eealy achieve your goals.(ANRED), Box 5102, Eugene OR 97405. Include a self- addressed, stamped envelope.) lwk)st who are cured find that the commitment to getting better is made eaaer with the Important first step of confiding In someone who can help. Vacation time may 'provkle perfect setting for getting support fnam friends or family members, who are often un derstanding and compassionate, despite the suff^r’s fears of rejection; Hovwwer, 0i«n with the help of loved ones, overcorrung bulimia or vtorexia nen/osa may require professional therapy and medical treatment. Without proper at tention, the behavtor does not suddenly end and can continue for a lifetime. Lindsey Hall’s bullrnia developed into a daily habit during her college years, and now she regularly speaks to students who are struggling with food. She emphasizes her success at over- coming bulimia rather that dwelling on her suffering, “I am now able to enjc^ growing, touching, tasting, smelling, and eating food without the temptation to binge.” Ms. Hall asserts, “The best Christmas present that people without eeting disorders can give themselves is to make a devoted effort to end tfteir food ot)sessions.” For more information, contact: Leigh Cohn, Publisher, Gurffi Books; P.O. Box 20066U; Santa Barbara, CA 33120. Happy Thanksgiving What: College Republicans Meeting Date: November 28th Place: 104 Joyner Reception Room Time: 7:30 p.m. The speaker Will be Palmer Sugg, president of the N.G. College Republicans. EVERYONE IS WELCOME Up to 4 Students Permitted Per Apartment Keeps Yow Monthly Rent Per Person Reasonable! Located acllaoeDtto Wake Counlgr Medical Center and I-64I Just IS mlnutaa from Meredith College Campus. Year-round indoor swlnuninj pool, exercise room and clubhouse. 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