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Hey Guys. I have a really good friend who is struggling with ED right now. She had an eating disorder about # years ago, and now it's back. Her parents actually just took her out of school to go home and get support/see a counselor.

What can I do for her? I'm trying my very best to be there for her. And I'm praying. Is there any other suggestions that you guys have? I feel so helpess.
 
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Praying for her and being there for her are the best things you can do for her right now. It's great that she'll be getting counciling, too.
It can be very difficult as an "outsider" not to get frustrated considering that the "cure" for her (food) is everywhere and so easily attainable, but unfortuantely it's just not as easy as that. And what you see of her and what she sees of herself are worlds apart. Help her celebrate any small steps she takes and try to be as encouraging as you can. Recovery from this is baby steps and can take years.
 
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MyaShane said:
Praying for her and being there for her are the best things you can do for her right now. It's great that she'll be getting counciling, too.
It can be very difficult as an "outsider" not to get frustrated considering that the "cure" for her (food) is everywhere and so easily attainable, but unfortuantely it's just not as easy as that. And what you see of her and what she sees of herself are worlds apart. Help her celebrate any small steps she takes and try to be as encouraging as you can. Recovery from this is baby steps and can take years.
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Good advice! Thank you. :)
 
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