How to Help a Friend Who Has an Eating Disorder
Set aside time to talk one on one.. Share specific moments where you were concerned about your friend's disorder.. Use "I" statements.
Steps
Set aside time to talk one on one.
Set aside time to talk one on one.
Share specific moments where you were concerned about your friend's disorder.
Share specific moments where you were concerned about your friend's disorder.
Use "I" statements.
Use "I" statements.
Avoid passing judgement or shaming your friend.
Avoid passing judgement or shaming your friend.
Do not comment on how your friend looks or her physical appearance.
Do not comment on how your friend looks or her physical appearance.
Practice active listening.
Practice active listening.
Assure her of your support and your concern about her health.
Assure her of your support and your concern about her health.
Encourage her to seek treatment, even if she denies she has a problem.
Encourage her to seek treatment, even if she denies she has a problem.
Get your friend's family involved in the treatment process.
Get your friend's family involved in the treatment process.
Develop a support plan with other friends and your friend's family.
Develop a support plan with other friends and your friend's family.
Offer to make an appointment with a therapist who specializes in eating disorder
Offer to make an appointment with a therapist who specializes in eating disorders.
Suggest an eating disorder support group in your friend's area.
Suggest an eating disorder support group in your friend's area.
Encourage your friend to check into a treatment center if her eating disorder be
Encourage your friend to check into a treatment center if her eating disorder becomes severe or an emergency.
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