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Battling anorexia

Battling anorexia

If you suspect someone of being anorexic, don't accuse them of it outright. Approach the subject by starting your sentences with 'I'. For example, I'm worried about you because I've noticed that you've not been very happy lately.' It stops them from getting defensive and makes it more likely they'll turn to you for help.
Tina Farmery, 46, Hove, East Sussex

My daughter had anorexia for years, but even during it I persuaded her to take multi-vitamins to make up for some of the goodness she was missing from food. I used Holland and Barrett's Chewable Multi-vitamin Tablets, £3.99 for 60 tablets.
Miranda Tait, 54, Rochdale, Lancashire

More help and advice

- In-depth info on anorexia
- Why everyday conversation influences anorexia
- In-depth info on bulimia
- How to give your child a good body image

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2 months

kri

just eat more et good things that help your body funtion like pasta bakes

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4 months

Katie

I am currently recovering from anorexia and have been out of an eatting disorder unit for about a month and at times are doing well but then at other times i am really struggling. I was just woundering if any one can give me advice on weight gain as everything seens to be going on my tummy and my arms and the bottoms of my legs are still really thin. Also I would just llke to say that the people how help their families and freinds through this illness are fantastic people and desserve a medal as they are put under tremendus physical and emotional stress. they too are affected by the illness not only the idividula suffering.

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