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Posted: 19 Jan 2006 11:27 pm |
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I have some friends that have eating disorders. If it was just one friend with a disorder it would be easy or if no one had one it would be so much more easy.
Truthfuly I want to preteind that my friends with the disorder didn't egsist but that would only make it worse so I just live with it. I try to tell them they aren't fat and let them eat anything they want that is mine (That doesn't happen much though). It's so frustrating when we talk alot of the times it's about loseing weight with my friends without the disorder and with. yep yep I just try to encorage them to eat and tell them they aren't ugly.
P.S.My friends with the disorders parents know about it i think they both are getting help
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Peter
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Posted: 19 Jan 2006 11:34 pm |
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I'm glad they're getting help, and that they have you. Sometimes all we can do is just be there for people and set a good example. But we never have to condone something we think is wrong.
Peter
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danbar
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Posted: 11 Jun 2006 12:12 pm |
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| i'm during thte recovery period from an ed and i can tell u that no matter how much u tell ppl they can eat, etc... it will never work out...they need professional help. abandoning tehm will only worsen the situation...speaking for myself most of my friends drifted away coz of my anorexia and during the therapy lonliness can make it so much harder...do try and act normally around them...i'm sure they'd appreciate
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emily_rose1
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Posted: 13 Jun 2006 04:56 am |
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^^ yea i agree. most of my friends left me especially when i was really sick with my e.d. and it just makes things a lot worse..sometimes you just want friends to talk to and make like everythings normal and ok.
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pink***
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Posted: 13 Jun 2006 12:57 pm |
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| One of my friends had to distance herself from me when I was really ill with an e.d and at the time I felt abandoned and hated her for it, but now I'm in recovery we are much better friends for it. Try not to let it affect you personally, you might need to distance yourself if it does. You being depressed and resenting your friends isn't going to help either. Of course I'm sure they would really appreciate a friend sticking by them too.
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personsmom
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Posted: 13 Jun 2006 02:37 pm |
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Possibly? those who have an E.D. can start a thread on how to help a friend. Without enabling them to continue. Kind of like help/support info from those who have experienced and are working through it. I have been an enabler of a friend with a different addiction and was unaware I was. I realize we all have our own triggers and there are many to deal with as there are people with an E.D. Information and education is helpful.
Anyone want to be first??
Like what to say? Stupid things we may say and not realize it. Questions to ask or not ask. Kind of like how to deal with the uncomfortable situation. Acting normal is difficult when there is an underlying situation. Help us help you.Last edited on 13 Jun 2006 02:42 pm by personsmom
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