How to support a loved one in recovery from an eating disorder

The Body Love Binge - Eating Disorder Recovery Podcast

In this episode I provide guidance on how loved ones can support someone recovering from an eating disorder. I share tips on creating a supportive environment, avoiding judgment, showing unconditional love, and being patient through the recovery process.

Main Discussion Points:

- Meet the person where they are at in recovery and accept them fully

- Ask how you can support them rather than telling them what to do

- Create a home environment with plenty of food variety

- Gently encourage small wins along the way

- Educate yourself about eating disorders

- Examine your own behaviors and beliefs around food and body image

- Get outside support for yourself as the caretaker

- Show unconditional love and compassion

Key Quotes:

"Acceptance is giving up resisting what is. Acceptance does not mean approval." (00:02:05)

"If you tell yourself what to do, you'll only rebel against yourself." (00:03:45)

"Recovery does get to be fun if you allow it to be. Fear and fun can go together because you get to decide if they can or they can't." (00:14:07)

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