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Eating Disorders Support

Ocelot II

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2. She's ill - anorexia is a serious disorder and she needs professional help,

Reply to Maraya1969 (Original post)

Wed Jan 19, 2022, 11:34 PM

Jan 2022

especially considering that she has other health problems. Try to think of her eating disorder as an illness she can't help, like diabetes, because she really can't help the way she deals with food. I have also lost a lot of weight since the pandemic started, and find myself feeling judgmental about other people's weight issues, and then feeling guilty for feeling judgmental. I can't think what you can do for your friend except be patient and hope she gets help.

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I've had eating problems and gastric bypass and lost 60 pounds BUT now I am [View all] Maraya1969 Jan 2022 OP

Some brainstorming and memories Tetrachloride Jan 2022 #1

She's ill - anorexia is a serious disorder and she needs professional help, Ocelot II Jan 2022 #2

I'm not a Doctor or psychologist but was a friend to both Bluethroughu Jan 2022 #3

I really don't feel insecure about my weight now. The one thing physically Maraya1969 Jan 2022 #6

my gastric bypass failed MFM008 Jan 2022 #4

I'm sorry for the troubles you are going through. I had agoraphobia starting Maraya1969 Jan 2022 #5