Quote From: xyzcandyYes, I am a recovering anorexic. What you can do is set these anorexics up wtih an outpatient group, confidential as to what is being discussed. They can learn to air their feelings and anxiety. Also, set them up with an individual counselor, along with a nutritionist, help them learn how to deal with the real and imperfect world with feedback from fellow anorexics and psychologists, confidentially.
I'm the mother of a recovering 16 son who became anorexic 5 yr.ago. So far so good. My comment to your quote would be-Please don't forget about the parents-their hearts are breaking to see their child deal with this disease. Just hearing from the therapist that it's not their fault,helps so much. Tell the parents to take care of themselves-if they don't they won't be much help to their child..
From someone that's been there
