Short messages on Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.
When caring for someone with an eating disorder, remember the top tips: learn the facts (the more you know, the more you can help), break the silence (give them that vital opportunity to open up), early intervention is best (get them specialist help as soon as possible), take care of yourself (you need your own support) and recovery is always possible (you can help them beat their eating disorder).
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If you have a friend with an eating disorder, be there for them. Try to understand what they are going through, and don’t let it dominate your relationship – underneath it they’re still your friend.
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Telling someone about your eating disorder and admitting that you need help is an important step towards recovery. Decide who you would like to tell – a friend, a family member, or a professional.
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If you have an eating disorder, be true to yourself. The first step to recovery is being open to yourself that you have issues around food. You may choose to express yourself initially by keeping a journal of your moods, positive thoughts and feelings.
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Having an eating disorder is an isolating experience. An eating disorder is complex and difficult to overcome alone. It is important to remember that an eating disorder is not your fault – it is a serious mental illness. Being open about your eating disorder is the first step towards recovery.
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Bullying undermines self confidence and lowers self-esteem. Recently 65% of people surveyed with eating disorders felt bullying contributed.
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An Eating Disorder is an illness that permeates all aspects of each sufferer’s life, is caused by a variety of emotional factors and influences, and has profound effects on the people suffering and their loved ones.
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