| |
You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Eating Disorders > Anorexia/Eating Disorders > anorexia treatment and dealing with parents
Expert: Jeanne Rust, PhD - 10/18/2009
Question
my friend knew i was Ana and told her sister figuring she could help.she asked her sister not to tell her parents or mine.her sister told her mom.now her mom is telling my parents this week.and the girl's sister is telling my sister.i don't know what to do because i am scared on how my parents will react.they may not believe them and think i just want attention,because when i do eat i make sure to do it in front of my parents and i haven't had a dramatic drop in weight loss,i just control my weight.and i am very depressed but i fake it.how do i deal with this? like after my parents are told how do i deal with he tension in the house and how do i get them to believe i really am sick and am not looking for attention?i am a normal weight as well like 112.
i am sooo scared.
thankyou
Answer
Dear Casey,
It sounds as if there are a lot of people out there who care about you! People who also recognize the seriousness of an eating disorder.
Your parents will know shortly -- I can really understand your fear -- and I think that it's probably time to tell your parents the truth. The longer you try to keep in all hidden, the sicker you'll get!
You're not looking for attention -- you're ill and you need help!! Just say your truth, Casey.
Please let me know what you do!!
Warmly,
Jeannie Rust, PhD
CEO/Founder
Mirasol
www.mirasol.net
www.edrecovery.com
Add to this Answer Ask a Question
|
|
