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ithink mt teacher has a eatind disorder and i need to know how i can tell. she says she only eats once a day and it's not very much. she's 23 and it scares me to see that someone i care about do this. poeple say she's just like me and if she is then i know where this is going. i want to do anything and everything possible for her, i want to so badly that i have went to other teachers and my couscler about it. i don't want to worry to many poeple about her so please help. and if you beleive in God then pray for her.
Hi Rebecca,
What did the other teacher's and counselors say? Unfortunately, there is probably little you can do for her. You can offer her your concern and tell her that you'll be praying for her but beyond that it's up to her and her support system to get her help.
Telling other teacher's and administrators was a good idea. Now you just can hope those adults can reach out to her if she does have an eating disorder.
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Melissa
Expertise
I battled anorexia and bulimia for 6 years. I am not a doctor, but I learned a lot about the mental, emotional, and physical aspects of having an eating disorder and how scary it is to feel like you are alone in your illness. You are not alone. I can answer questions based on my experience with anything relating to anorexia and/or bulimia. I can provide information on treatment options, some specific treatment centers, resources that may help you find a treatment center, and my opinion on all of the above. I was a patient at a few outpatient and inpatient programs so I am happy to answer questions about those experiences. I am not affiliated with any of the resources I may provide. It’s strictly my opinion based on my experiences. I can NOT answer medical questions. I will NOT answer questions on how to become anorexic or bulimic or how to lose weight in an unhealthy matter.
Experience
I have recovered from a six year struggle with both anorexia and bulimia. I hope my experiences and the time I spent in and out of treatment will encourage others to never give up. I never thought I would or could recover because I couldn’t picture myself ever having a normal relationship with food. Since then, I have grown and learned that I can overcome what I once thought was impossible. Hold on to the idea that recovery is attainable!
Education/Credentials
I am attending college for an unrelated degree.
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