If you or someone you know may be suffering from an eating disorder, it’s important to remember that it is OK to seek help. The first step is to know the symptoms and be sensitive to the situation. If you need help recognizing the symptoms, seeking treatment, finding ways to approach a friend, or talking to someone who understands the problem first-hand, check out the links below.
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_self_help.htm
http://www.anad.org/eating-disorders-get-help/how-to-help-a-friend/
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/how-help-friend-eating-and-body-image-issues
http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/friends/friend_eating_disorder.html
http://www.xojane.com/issues/how-not-to-be-a-dick-to-your-anorexic-friend
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/starving-the-banquet/201107/what-do-i-do-if-my-friend-has-eating-disorder
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/eating_disorder_self_help.htm
http://www.anad.org/eating-disorders-get-help/how-to-help-a-friend/
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/how-help-friend-eating-and-body-image-issues
http://teenshealth.org/teen/your_mind/friends/friend_eating_disorder.html
http://www.xojane.com/issues/how-not-to-be-a-dick-to-your-anorexic-friend
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/starving-the-banquet/201107/what-do-i-do-if-my-friend-has-eating-disorder