Friends and Family
When it comes to eating disorders and loved ones, friends and family members may be eager to offer help and support, but wonder how to do so. If your loved one has an eating disorder, here are some resources to help you reach out to him/her. As a friend or family member of someone with an eating disorder, your help and support can be a valuable part of your loved one's recovery.
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For more information and assistance in supporting your friend or family member with an eating disorder, check out the websites below.
Eating Disorders Resources and Support Network - Find a message board specifically for those who have friends or family members with eating disorders. Feel free to post your questions or give advice to others whose loved ones have eating disorders.
Gurze - Find books to help parents whose children suffer from eating disorders. See their free articles and check out their therapist directory. You may also sign up for their newsletter which provides clinical facts as well as practical advice from eating disorder experts.
Empowered Parents - Provides numerous helpful articles for parents of those who have eating disorders. From preventing to detecting to finding treatment for eating disorders, browse over 100 valuable articles.
Eating Disorder Hope - Browse the Articles page and find many helpful articles for parents of those with eating disorders.
Selah House - For guidelines in dealing with your loved one who has an eating disorder.
If you're interested in sending a free ecard to encourage your loved one who is suffering from an eating disorder, see the website listed below.
123 Greetings - Encourage your loved ones and bring them in the 'pink of health', thereby making the duration of life eternal, through these 'from the heart' ecards.
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