Tuesday, August 23, 2011

What Men Can Do to Support Women With Eating Disorders

by Roy S. Gutterman, Jewish Exponent Feature 
Jewishexponent.com

For a guy who is astute or caring enough to notice that a woman's behavior might be signs of anorexia, bulimia or another eating disorder, it may only be the tip of the iceberg.
This recognition might be lifesaving, but a solution with treatment and therapy will not occur overnight, according to Lauren Strobeck, program coordinator of the Eating Disorders Program at the Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment in Philadelphia.
People in the midst of a serious eating disorder do not think clearly, she said.

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Observing a loved one struggling with an eating disorder can be particularly troublesome and overwhelming.  What are practical ways to demonstrate love and support to a family member who may be in recovery? 

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