My 17 year old daughter has been battling ED for over a year now. She's has 2 IP stays, the last one was for 3 months. She's been out for 2 months and I see her slipping again. She's restricting & B/P. She's in counseling and seeing a nutritionist. I try to give her support, but it never seems to be what she needs. I need advice on what to do/say to help her keep from slipping any farther.
I love her with all my heart and I just want her happy & healthy.
i am not an expert but never stop telling her you love her or how special she is to you.it worked for me -sorry i cant help you properly
Mom...I agree that offering your support is critical, but also, you still have the power to make sure she gets the help she needs! The earlier you intervene and get her back into a program (obviously the OP services aren't helping), the better chance she has to stop this spiral downward.
You know she is symptomatic. That is enough reason to seek a higher level of care for her.
Remind her that you love her and are here for her, but that you are not equipped to be her therapist.
Please get her back into treatment before she turns 18, and then can choose to NOT get help.
The earlier the intervention, the better her chance to nip this thing in the bud. It often takes a few 'slips' and returns to treatment (even for a 'booster) (maybe 2 weeks)) in order to get back on track.
She is lucky to have you......wishing you the best...Jan ♥