Eating Disorders

Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder: Advice for Everyone!

"Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder: Advice for Everyone!

Are you worried that a friend or family member might have an eating disorder.

Recovery from an eating disorder is possible with professional help and support from people around you.

It's not easy to watch someone you care about damage their health especially when the solution appears, at least on the outside, to be simple.

But eating disorders aren't really about food or weight. They are attempts to deal with emotional and stress related issues.

You can't force a person with an eating disorder to change, but you can offer your support and encourage treatment. And that can make a huge difference to your loved one’s recovery.

Recovery from an eating disorder is challenging. Treatment providers will tell you many things you 'should' do. But what about the things that you shouldn't be doing? Here are some things that can get in the way of recovery and can keep you stuck in your eating disorder.?"