I have a close friend who has an eating disorder. I know she restricts her calorie intake obsessively and exercises constantly, but I don’t know if…

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Don’t force her into doing things that she doesn’t want to because ed is also about control. Maybe try talking to her about other things non-ed related to distract her/inviting her to hangouts (but not in a huge crowd, or maybe if she’s comfortable then sure)/go to the movies/etc. 

-Caroline

SOURCE: Eating Disorder Support and Awareness – Read entire story here.

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When did your body become anything other than a carrier for you?When did your body become something to. . .-think about-judge-criticize-dissect-change-punish-abuseWhen did your body become some thing?You can find Does Every Woman Have an Eating Disorder? Challenging Our Nation’s Fixation with Food and Weight on Amazon (as a paperback and Kindle) and at BarnesandNoble.com.

Talking about my OCD has made me feel less alone

What I want is to live in a world where people can feel comfortable to sit at work and say things along the lines of, “I’m feeling really anxious today” to their close colleagues (with whom they are comfortable sharing family, relationship and who knows what else) – and no-one will think they’re weird; for feeling that way nor for sharing the information.  I think it should be socially acceptable for anyone, when asked by a friend or close acquaintance “how are you?” to answer not just with either “I’m fine thanks” or “well I’ve got a bit of a cold/the kids have got me worn out/I’ve got loads on at work”; but also with “I’m feeling quite down” or maybe even “actually I’m