how do i help my partner with an eating disorder?

Question

not exactly sure where to post this but i needed to ask somewhere. my partner has really been struggling for the past couple weeks with eating. they say they want to eat but can’t make themself do it. how can i help my partner to eat without forcing anything on them? i want to make them feel safe and comfortable with food and i don’t know how to do that

Answer

If they have or are going down the path to an eating disorder then they need professional help. You sound like a really great and caring partner. The truth is that eating disorders are very, very complicated. The best thing you can do is gently suggest they try and talk to someone. Preferably a mental health professional who specifically deals with ed. Wishing you and your partner the best. 💜

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This is above your pay grade, please have them reach out to the phone numbers on the list, eating disorders, mental health, depression, whatever he’s feeling

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They probably need to see a professional, 
I wish I could help people with eating disorders too, but I know I'm just not qualified and I never know what to say, and it's kind of a delicate matter, given that it's a mental illness, sometimes they will take things a way you don't expect. 
It may help to learn more about their eating disorder, or better yet, ask them what kind of support they need from you.
And encourage them to seek help or give them a food they feel safe eating in the meantime.

how do i help my partner with an eating disorder?

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