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mike baniszewski (Mjb6212)
Junior Member
Username: Mjb6212
Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 24, 2006 - 8:48 pm: |       |
If you know someone who has a eating disorder such as anorexia. what are some steps or helpful tips you could offer to help that person out. Or is it just easier to tell someone so they could take them to see a doctor? |
Ashley Pujol (Apujol13)
Junior Member
Username: Apujol13
Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 9:16 am: | |
Offering someone your help is always a good thing but if the eating disorder is becoming serious and health threatening, the person really needs to be seen by a professional to get the best help. Be supportive! |
Afton Orr (Afton22)
New member
Username: Afton22
Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 - 8:08 pm: | |
I did have a friend with an eating disorder. For a while I was her accountability partner. I would talk with her and listen to her and she would tell me what she ate and whether or not she threw up. It can get wearing on you! It came to the point that I had to tell someone that could really provide the help she needed. |
Chelsea Boudreau (Chelsea15)
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Username: Chelsea15
Post Number: 1
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Monday, February 14, 2011 - 10:53 am: | |
Was the person you knew willing to admit that they had an eating disorder? If so, I would suggest talking with that person, and explain to them the importance of seeking medical attention. Also, if the person was an athlete, especially a female athlete, it becomes a whole other ball game. Female athletes suffering through an eating disorder can eventually experience what is called the female athlete triad - eating disorder, amenorrhea & osteoporsis. If the person suffering the eating disorder is in denial about the condition and can be very difficult for you as a friend. I had a friend once that had signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, but she would not admit it at all. This made it very difficult to offer her help so I had to tell someone else about the situation. Sometimes, things are just simply out of your hands. Good luck with your friend. |
Dana O'Neill (Deo8056)
Junior Member
Username: Deo8056
Post Number: 5
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, April 03, 2011 - 10:03 am: | |
One of my best friends is bulimic. She kept it a secret for a long time, which made me a little upset and pushed me away for awhile. But then I thought, that is the last thing she needs right now. She needs me to be there for her and be able to support her and help her in any way I can. I suggest talking to the person but be patient about it if they do not respond the way to want right away. Eating disorders are scary things and the person is usually embarassed to have to admit they have such a disorder. Also, just be there for them. You don't need to watch over them like a parent. Honestly knowing that someone is there for them can do a lot in the positive progession of their disorder. |
Alexander Bichler (Ajb4078)
New member
Username: Ajb4078
Post Number: 1
Registered: 3-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2011 - 7:59 am: | |
i have a friend who has a sister with an eating disorder, though it is not a disorder such as anorexia or bulimia instead it is that she constantly eats fattening food and has reached a severely unhealthy weight and a bad emotional state which led to more of her unhealthy eating. With a slow process of talking to her and giving advice and being supportive she slowly worked her way to trying to change her life. Basically no matter what you do be sure that you do something because in this situation doing nothing could be life threatening. |
Ginger Epstein (Ginger)
Junior Member
Username: Ginger
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2011
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 9:17 am: | |
What you are seeing as an "eating disorder" no doubt stems from some particular stressor. It could be an event or a chronic situation. Either way, if you are not a doctor you are not in a position to deal with it. Once a professional has uncovered the underlying trigger, you may act as a supportive coach and assist with the necessary behavioral changes that person will have to go through, but FOOD and dietary patterns are not the problem. |
