About Gerri Helms Expertise I share how I lost over 100 lbs and keep it off - since 1993. While I am not an expert in nutrition, I can help people develop some practical applications to lose and maintain weight
Experience I am a life and health coach, and have 43 years of failed diets. Since 1993, changing how I've eaten has resulted in permanent weight loss.
Organizations Titusville Chamber of Commerce
WIN (Women Inspired Networking)
Publications Brevard County Women Magazine
Florida Today newspaper (division of USA Today)
Question I have a close friend that is at the moment who is having trouble being happy with what she looks like. Shes been feeling this way for many years.
Her doctors havent diagnosed her problem as anorexia yet but she has been given food suppliments to help gain weight (shes skinny at the moment but just about healthy)
Her problem is that shes worried and extremely anxious about putting any more weight on, even though she does realise she isnt fat. Its a vicious circle whereby when shes happy she eats, but putting the slightest bit of weight on makes her anxious and unhappy, therefor goes through spells of not eating.
do you have any suggestions at all for someone who wants to help her? I'm aware that this may just be a deep seated mental health issue but any suggestions would be a massive help.
thank you.
Answer Dear Barry,
It is difficult to help people who are not asking for help. Until your friend thinks that she has a problem, she'll not seek help.
Remember though, if your friend is not asking you to help her, odds are excellent that she won't be interested in your suggestions. You might visit the websites yourself to gain more information, in case she ever does ask her.
You are also welcome to refer her to me for a complimentary session, but I would direct her to one of the above 12 step groups for help. I know that there are OA meetingss in the UK. I can give you the name of a man there who can at least provide support for you and if your friend wants to go to a meeting, he can direct her. He would also have access to recovered anorexics in your area.
