Eating Disorder Dads @DadsEating

2/2 acknowledge what it appears or you know they are feeling, state three “because” statements, then be quiet and let your validating statements sit. They will fill the silence with their own feelings. If they don’t, ask if they need support.

One of the most important things a parent can do is to transition from blaming & shaming your child with ED, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Instead, validate. It is a powerful way to connect with your kid differently and open doors that before were locked shut. 1/2

@TheProjectHEAL The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. You are looking for progress not perfection. You have the strength to be different. We believe in you.

On September 11 from 1-2:30pm EST, join @HRSAgov and @CDCgov for a webinar intended to educate primary care providers about evidence-based practices to manage patients with eating disorders. For more information and the viewing link, visit this link: bit.ly/30iWvIZ

Getting Your #teenager with an #eatingdisorder Ready for the First Day Back at School bit.ly/2MnaNov

@aedweb @EDHopeGlobal Education and support group interactions are essential to recharging your battery. Learning to communicate with your child using empathy also keeps a forward momentum. I found that when I felt like giving up was when I needed to recharge my own battery and connect authentically.

It's hard to understand #eatingdisorders. Here is a great visual to clarify that weight is not an eating disorder.

Dr. Muhlheim @drmuhlheim

7 years ago

The way I see it, the diagnosis of Anorexia b/p type as well as the diagnosis of Atypical AN reflect the weight bias of the DSM. Instead, we could look at it this way - that all 4 major eating disorders occur across all weight ranges and also affect people of all genders.

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Empathy is one of the surest ways we can support and strengthen our relationships with those we love. Empathy is especially necessary for those on a journey of recovery.

Perfectionism is one telling characteristic of our kids with eating disorders. And sometimes as dadswe aren’t sure what to do or say to appropriately balance achievement with a recovery mindset. This article is a good guide on how to do just that. eatingrecoverycenter.com/blog/march-201…

When things are hard and emotions begin to take over for your loved one, sometimes the best thing to do is say “I don’t know what we are going to do, but we are going to figure it out together.” There is strength in companionship and love.

Your son or daughter need you, Dad. You are a critical person for them. But sometimes we feel lost in what we can do to support them. I have found that it is never wrong to tell they’ll that we love them. And that seed, once planted, will bare fruit. eatingrecoverycenter.com/blog/2016/10/2…

For those of us with daughters with this variant of anorexia, this is important information to know. Exercise in the presence of restricted eating is a dangerous combination.

Eating Disorder Hope @EDHopeGlobal

7 years ago

"Physically, compulsive exercise can cause significant harm... Loss of bone density and menstrual cycle, muscle soreness, bone and joint pain, overuse injuries, fractures, and altered resting heart rate can all occur." @CarolinaHouseNC bit.ly/2UJAkZP

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@andrealala89 @TheProjectHEAL Genetics are 50-75% of the underlying etiology. Temperament and trauma (especially microtraumas) are the other 25%. Genetics load the gun. Temperament and environment pull the trigger.

"The more somebody engages in eating disorder behaviors to try and cope with their depression, the more they will deny their body from the nutrients it needs to regulate itself naturally and resulting in them feeling worse than before." bit.ly/2Co1caj

“Proper nutrition can play a big role in sports performance, but proper fueling has more to do with getting enough—enough energy, enough carbs, enough protein, enough fat, and enough fluid” outsideonline.com/2391283/is-cle… outsideonline.com/2391283/is-cle…

How can we encourage parents to instill positive food experiences in their families? ERC dietician Adee Levinstein shares her expert advice on the Traveling Parent blog; check out her tips here: bit.ly/2H8q75e #TherapyThursday #NationalNutritionMonth

Recovery is difficult! Our wise friend Kelli Evans shares real-life strategies that helped her get through the challenges in early eating disorder #recovery. Check it out here: bit.ly/2F8oFOy #recoveryWednesday

“Slowly, over time, recovery actions begin to feel good. Eating even becomes intuitive and enjoyable. Accepting our body’s natural size and shape feels powerful and strong. (Yes, this is possible.)” @JenniSchaefer @TheMeadowsRanch meadowsranch.com/it-gets-better…

@EatingRecovery is a great resource for parents and patients alike. ThereteM of physicians, psychologists and milieu therapists are second to none. As are their family resources.

Eating Recovery Center @EatingRecovery

7 years ago

Curious about eating disorder or mental health treatment? Many of us at ERC have put a child in treatment or been in treatment ourselves. Check out our What to Expect series that walks you step-by-step through the treatment process. #CaregiversCorner bit.ly/2CinMRQ

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When trying to understand what someone with an eating disorder is going through, it helps to hear in their own words what it’s like. From here we can start to create connections that change the effectiveness of our support for them. #eatingdisorderdads

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