#69 How to Support Someone Struggling with an Eating Disorder

Today's episode is dedicated to loved ones, family members and to friends of those who suffer from an eating disorder and to those who would love to lend a helping hand to someone struggling with an eating disorder, disordered eating, or negative body image, but you don't know what to do.  Witnessing your loved one going through a tough time is never easy. It can make you feel hopeless - you want to help, but you're afraid to say or do anything because you don't want to make the entire situation even worse. In this episode, Anci outlines a few things that someone close to a person struggling can do to show support to someone struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating. RESOURCES ON HOW TO HELP SOMEONE STRUGGLING WITH AN EATING DISORDER: https://www.helpguide.org/articles/eating-disorders/helping-someone-with-an-eating-disorder.htm https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/advice-for-life-situations-and-events/how-to-help-someone-with-eating-disorder/ https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/tips-for-supporting-somebody-with-an-eating-disorder/ https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/help/caregivers https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-help-someone-with-an-eating-disorder-5088664 https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/for-friends-family/ BINGE ON MORE CONTENT: Subscribe to the Binge on Self-Love podcast: https://anchor.fm/bingeonselflove Blog: https://bingeonselflove.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bingeonselflove TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bingeonselflove Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/bingeonselflove Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bingeonselflove