Helping Someone With Eating Disorders

Posted by Jeannie Delahunt Dec 22, 2008

Eating disorders can be fatal, especially if it is anorexia nervosa. If, in fact, a true eating disorder exists, it will not cure itself, it will only worsen..

If you care about someone, action is important.

First step of action is to contact a trained professional and discuss your concerns. This person may be your own personal care physician, or a trained counseling professional. These people can give you some solid tips to begin with. Best scenario would be to have the trained professional conduct an intervention. Since this individual should have a good amount of experience doing this, he or she will know how to handle what might develop.

Personal education is also important. Learn as much as you can about eating disorders. You will need to be informed if you wish to support your loved one.

This is serious business. The sooner help can be accessed and the loved one involved in some method of treatment, the sooner everyone can return to some state of normalcy. More importantly, since eating disorders can be life threatening, a life restored is well worth the time and trouble.

Please share your story. You do not have to give your name. Best of luck! Jeannie