How could I be a supportive relative to a mother who’s daughter is anorexic?

[GL0WWORM]

The mother seems to have completely gone into herself and not communicating much with family. Her daughter seems to have quickly gone from normal sort of teenager to being admitted to a specialist unit for teenagers with this problem. That’s when she told us about it. This was months ago and still very little communication. Ignoring or not replying to messages for ages. I’d like to be supportive and I’m worried about the mother. Anyone have experience?

Thank you for all this info I have actually called Beat who were helpful

I’m not gossiping. I’m family and other family are asking and I don’t know what to tell them because she is silent. I have read all the posts and I now realise it’s not my place to be the person saying what’s happening and just to let them be I just am very worried in case she’s not coping

I’m sorry I came across that way. I really did not understand fully about this illness, I spoke to Beat and have read this thread and I am more aware now

Thank you. Your posts are very helpful

Thank you. I realise I might have come across as insensitive but it wasn’t my intention. Apologies if I offended anyone

She will be coping, mothers managing this have no choice but to cope however it will be taking all she’s got.

@GL0WWORM i wasnt talking about you. But at other posters who comment without having read the full thread.

i believe your posts, albeit a bit naive at the beginning, came from a place of love. You asked questions and you have learned. That is what matters.

good luck to you. Remember it is hard on everyone especially the families with an ED at home, but there are colletarals on the whole extended family and friends.

i am glad you called Beat. I dont know them per se but I know they are very helpful

Thank you