National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Signs Someone You Know Is Battling One

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Redirect the conversation

When your friend wants to talk about her body, redirect the conversation. She may want to chat extensively about how proud she is that her clothes now fit loosely, or how she’s been asked to model for a petite clothing brand, and similar topics. Move the conversation away from her appearance. Refocus it on her personality and character-related attributes. If her eating disorder is linked to a belief that her body is all she has to offer, it’s important that you remind her of everything else she has to give. And if she seems to be terrified about seeing her body or discussing it, don’t pressure her. Don’t force her to look in a mirror. You can compliment her, but don’t force her to compliment or confront herself.

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