If you think you might be struggling with an eating disorder, or you know someone who may be, try focusing on their relationships and how connected that person is to others instead of focusing on food and weight. A good way to begin a conversation about someone’s struggle with these issues might be, “I am not feeling as close to you as I would like to, or as I normally do, and I am wondering why that is. Do you feel the same way?” If you are the one that is struggling, assess your relationships and reflect on how close you feel to the people in your life. People who struggle with eating disorders often feel very alone and isolated. This shift in focus away from food and toward relationships helps get to the root of the problem, which is what will lead to lasting change. It was my relationships that ultimately saved me from anorexia.
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