Expert: Joanne - 11/8/2007

Question
My friend suffers from anorexia and bulimia. I want to know what I can do, say, or know that will help her in recovery. Anything at all would be helpful. Thanks.

Answer
Peter!

I would recommend visiting
www.something-fishy.org
This website contains information that will tell you the best way to appraoch your friend, and also has support boards for friends and family on which you can post messages and get responses from other people going through the same thing!

The best thing you can do though, is be there for your friend.  Listen and don't judge.

I wish I could give you a fuller answer, but I am lucky in that I haven't had too much experience in dealing with a close friend in that position.  The friends that I have had in that position, I have simply just had to offer my ear to, and let them know that I understand what they are going through.  You would be better getting this information from people that have been through it from your side!

All the best to you and your friend!

Holly