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How to help anorexic relative?

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Mooda · 30/03/2024 06:37

A relative has had anorexia since the age of 13, now 19. Some periods of modest recovery but now back in a bad place and has made multiple attempts on her own life over past 18 months, the most recent one this weekend. Being treated by NHS, inpatient for last 4 months in specialist unit.

The family has been through many traumas and the situation is complex. I want to offer to help fund private treatment but don't know where to start or what could be effective for a case as complex as this. Appreciate there won't be any easy solutions but would like at least to understand what options could be. Can anyone point me to any information? Thank you.

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Whatatodo79 · 30/03/2024 06:50

I don't think it's the kind of help you can buy if they are sick enough to be an inpatient? Are there private providers of inpatient eating disorder care?

DarkChocHolic · 31/03/2024 15:24

@Mooda
Try orri or priory.
They are both good for private help.
Alternative would be to look in beat website and use their help finder to see nhs and private providers in the area
You sound lovely for wanting to help but make sure the recipient is willing to accept help
It's very frustrating when they don't want to be helped.

maslinpan · 31/03/2024 15:36

Just echoing the PP. If your relative is not receptive to help at this point, even the very best and skilled specialist care is not going to make a long term difference. It would definitely be worth talking to Beat before you make any offers to help.

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