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PSYCHOLOGIST JENNIFER GARTH ON SUPPORTING SOMEONE WITH AN EATING DISORDER, PLUS WHAT TO DO WHEN A RELATIONSHIP IS MISFIRING

My daughter has been diagnosed with an eating disorder. I’m afraid and not coping. What can I do? A It’s vital to care for yourself when supporting someone else. Talk to a friend or family member you can trust – or find a support group where you can talk about your fears and frustrations. Make sure you continue to have your own life and do the things that matter to you. Learn everything you can about eating disorders, the more you know, the more you can understand. Understanding is the key to coping. Talk to your GP about a referral to a psychologist who can give you strategies to help you cope. My boyfriend and I are drifting apart – I feel I am no longer a priority in his…

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Good Health Choices Magazine NZ (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2020

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