Hi, so my online friend is suffering from anorexia... but as i cant meet them in real life all the time, its very difficult to know if they are truthful with me or open with me... they also have a difficult family life and many self esteem issues due to ptsd... do you know any ways that i can help them?
My boyfreidn is anorexic and a big part for him is that he deeply wants to be "lovable" (physically speaking) so he asked me to actually talk about his body/face and tell him he's beautiful even after he ate... Is it a good idea? It goes against what people say but he asked for it and after all everyone is different so ...
My best friend has anorexia, but she never eats in front of me. For example if i invite her to a movie and i buy popcorn and she doesn't have any, should i offer or ask if she would like some. I dont really know what to do in scenarios like these because if i offer her some she will most likely say no, and i feel as if i made her feel bad of something, but if i dont i feel as if im encouraging her eating habits, please tell me what should i do in scenarios like this.
I would say keep offering but dont pressure her or give her concerned looks if she says no, just say "ok!" And then eat it yourself. She may be embarrassed/scared to eat in front of you, that's common.
Thank you for your comment. By asking for help for your friend, you are taking the first step to dispelling stigma for us all. For support and resources on mental health, the NAMI National Warmline Directory is a great resource, unlike a hotline for those in immediate crisis, warmlines provide early intervention with emotional support that can prevent a crisis - and a more costly 911 call or ER visit. The lines are typically free, confidential peer-support services staffed by volunteers or paid employees who have experienced mental health conditions themselves. For a list of where to find this service in your area please check out the link here -> www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/BlogImageArchive/2020/NAMI-National-HelpLine-WarmLine-Directory-3-11-20.pdf
I feel horrible. I've brought of food and reminded my friend multiple times that her body is okay, and that there's nothing wrong with her. But what I thought was helpful that actually harmful. I won't make that mistake again.
My friend might have an ed but she's doesn't wanna self diagnose anything but she has all the symptoms and i wanna know if there's anything i can help to prevent it from getting worse idk if i can im not very educated on ed's but my friend lives in a toxic household and this is one of the last things she needs to deal with idk if it's possible to help it from getting worse but if there is i would love to help her
Thank you for saying something, that's the first step to getting help. Please talk to a trusted adult that can help you and give support. You can also call the National Eating Disorder Association Hotline at 1-800-931-2237, Monday-Thursday 11 am-9 pm, Friday 11 am-5 pm ET, and their online chat option can be located here: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline. For 24/7 support, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255 or text the Crisis Text Line (they can be reached for any kinds of mental health concerns), text TALK to 741741.
While I think this is a useful video, the part about "not dieting" or "not exercising" means that, as a full time carer who lives and shares meals with someone with ED, you yourself are very likely to gain weight, and not being able to do anything about it, which piles on top of all the other woes carers have to endure. The video should mention this caveat.
Distraction while eating is a great tip I live in a house and a resodent treating me like shxt I am now eating almost nothing. I was told I was an asshole for being afraid of food now my back ribs are showing. Not really moving forward anymore. Had gained 1kg but I think at least 2 are gone. Because I'm treated badly in kitchens I skip more meals. I'm putting in for a transfer. 2 have Eds as well and I'm struggling to get better.
