Why does my girlfriend have an eating disorder?
Control is often the driving factor – they want to be in control of their life, and when things get out of control and they start to feel anxious, they will turn to their eating disorder to regain that feeling of control. Your partner is most likely hiding many aspects of their eating disorder from you.
How is anorexia treated in humans?
Psychotherapy
- Family-based therapy. This is the only evidence-based treatment for teenagers with anorexia.
- Individual therapy. For adults, cognitive behavioral therapy — specifically enhanced cognitive behavioral therapy — has been shown to help.
What do you say to a friend with Ed?
5 Things to Say When Someone Has an Eating Disorder:
- “I know this is difficult, but I am proud of you.”
- “You are worth more than your eating disorder.”
- “I might not understand, but if you need someone to talk to I will help as much as I can.”
- “Let’s do ____ together.”
- “I trust/believe you.”
Do intimacy anorexics want divorce?
The intimacy anorexic’s intentions are normally not to divorce or leave you because that makes them look bad. They prefer to have you there, yet have the emotional walls up, and keep you emotionally starved. Nurturing and cherishing one’s spouse should be consistent over time.
How do you deal with bulimia?
Remember, bulimia is defined by shame, guilt, hiding and secrecy. Try to separate the eating disorder from the person you know and love, and recognize that those with the disorder may seek to hide, minimize and/or lash out in frustration.
How do you deal with a partner with an eating disorder?
Support your partner. It is easy to become overprotective or policing, or withdrawn and silent, if you are dealing with a partner with an eating disorder. You might find yourself questioning every food decision they make, or conversely, avoiding the topic altogether for fear of saying the “wrong” thing.
Can my spouse support me if I have bulimia?
The support of a spouse is one of the most valuable resources an individual with bulimia can have available to them. If you have never struggled with an eating disorder, it can – at times – be confusing and frustrating to understand.
How do eating disorders affect romantic relationships?
Romantic relationships require honesty, vulnerability and intimacy from both partners in order to be healthy and successful, and the very nature of eating disorders erodes these crucial relationship elements. In an article in Psychology Today, Carrie Gottlieb, PhD, talks about the effects eating disorders often have on relationships.