Today's episode is dedicated to loved ones, family members and to friends of those who suffer from an eating disorder and to those who would love to lend a helping hand to someone struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or negative body image, but you don't know what to do.
Witnessing your loved one going through a tough time is never easy. It can make you feel hopeless - you want to help, but you're afraid to say or do anything because you don't want to make the entire situation even worse.
In this episode, Anci outlines a few things that someone close to a person struggling can do to show support to someone struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating.
RESOURCES ON HOW TO HELP SOMEONE STRUGGLING WITH AN EATING DISORDER:
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/helping-someone-with-an-eating-disorder.htm
https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/how-to-help-someone-with-eating-disorder/
https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/tips-for-supporting-somebody-with-an-eating-disorder/
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/help/caregivers
https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-help-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-5088664
https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/for-friends-family/
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