I am here for information and guidance. I am 100% convinced that my daughter has an eating disorder. I find all kinds of food in her room, random food. sometimes food containers put in her drawers or behind her bed or tucked way in the back of her closet. the trash can is literally right outside her door so I dont understand why she wouldn't just threw the stuff away and/or put the dishes in the sink. She has gained a tremendous amount of weight and has what i feel become very unhealthy, back issues, sleep issues...how do i approach this with her without making her feel attacked?
Do they have counseling through her school? That would be one way to approach it, if she's still a minor. You could talk to the school and see if they have it available. I'm not an expert but have a history of eating disorders and others in my family also did. So I'm thinking the best thing is not to shame her about her gaining weight. Or even mention it. But mention instead your concern for her health and happiness. And try to see if she will willingly go to therapy. There is no way she does not know this is a problem. But she may be dying inside for you to offer her help. I know when I was a teen and young adult I probably would have welcomed it if I felt my parent was truly concerned for my well being.
@Scat Thank you Scat. I would NEVER want to make her feel ashamed about who she is. Yes, i think she does know but like you said maybe doesn’t know how to ask for help. I will approach this very tenderly and check if our insurance offers counseling. I worry about her. She is such a beautiful person inside and out!