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Q My friend may have an eating disorder. What can I do?(talking to a friend about a perceived problem)(Brief Article)
The best thing you can do is talk with her. She may get mad, but it's worth the risk--without treatment, up to 20 percent of people with serious eating disorders die. Pick a private place and a time when you won't be rushed, and tell her how worried you are. "This way, you're expressing your concern, not criticizing or accusing her," explains Holly Hoff, director of programs at Eating Disorders Awareness and Prevention in Seattle. "Putting down her ...
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