How to Support Someone Who Has an Eating Disorder

How to support someone who has an eating disorder

Gorgev // Shutterstock   If someone close to you is dealing with an eating disorder, it’s possible they won’t tell you. That’s because eating disorders usually isolate the person who has them. This can make it even more difficult to recognize the condition. Knowing they have support from even just one person in their life who cares about them can make a huge difference. This support can be essential for your loved one to seek out help for an eat…

How You Can Support a Loved One With an Eating Disorder Without Overstepping

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a timely reminder that eating disorders are more common and more complex than many of us realise. At least 1.25 million people in the UK are reported to suffer from an eating disorder (ED). Yet many struggle in silence, unsure how to ask for help. This year’s theme is community, and that matters. After all, an important part of recovery is someone noticing, caring, and reaching out in the right way. Arti Dhokia,…