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If the individual shuts you out at first, don’t quit; it might take some time before your loved one is amenable to admit to having an issue.
And remember: as hard as it is to know that somebody you love might be have an eating disorder, you can’t force somebody to change. The decision to seek recovery has to come from them. You are able to help by providing your compassion, encouragement, and support throughout the treatment process.
If your loved one has binge eating disorder
Promote him or her to seek help. The longer an eating disorder stays undiagnosed and untreated, the harder it will be to overcome, so urge your loved one to see a health care provider.
Be supportive. Attempt to listen without judgment and make certain the individual knows you care. If your loved one slips up on the road to recovery, prompt them that it doesn’t mean they can’t stop binge eating for good.
Prevent insults, lectures, or guilts. Binge eaters feel foul enough about themselves and their behavior already. Lambasting, getting upset or issuing ultimatums to a binge eater will simply increase tension and make the situation worse. Rather, make it clear that you care about the person’s health and happiness and you’ll continue to be there for him or her.
Set a great example by eating healthily, exercising, and managing stress without food.
Take care of yourself. Know when to look for advice for yourself from a counselor or health care provider. Dealing with an eating disorder may be stressful, and it will help if you have your own support system in place.
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