congrautlations on being in recovery!!!! that's great!!!!! as far as getting help for your daughter, i'd probably talk to her doctor and take her in.....see what the doctor says.....also make an appoitnemtn with a terapist right away.....try and find a dietitian as well......i've never seen my primary care doctor for my ED so i don't know what the doctor will say...give her this website, too....it may help her...if you wanna talk, i'm here

Im sorry to hear about your daughter. My daughter is very very ill. I wish I had acted rapidly but I did not really know. Take immediate action. Follow the doctors advice and try to nip it in the bud before it gets out of hand. It may not work but at least you will have tried. God bless you and I wish her well.

HI there,

First off, congratulations for being in recovery and working towards a healthier life. That is wonderful. I am so sorry to hear your daughter has been struggling as well, though. It is really a good thing that she feels comfortable enough talking to you about it.

As far as seeking out professional help for your daughter, I think it's important that you do. You could certainly start with a visit to her doctor. He/she might be able to refer you to a therapist and/or dietitian who specializes in eating disorders.

It must be hard on you as a mother to see your daughter going through similar things you struggle with. Is she aware of your struggles? Perhaps the best tool you have is firsthand knowledge of what she is going through.. Of course, as I'm, sure you know, nobody can force your daughter to get better. That has to come from within her. Your support and unconditional love can go a long way in helping her to get better. Also, by continuing to take care of yourself and be devoted to your own recovery, you are setting the best example possible for her.

I wish you and your daughter the best of luck. You're both in my thoughts.

I think it's great how concerned you are, you're helping restore my faith in humanity lol

I would talk to both a doctor (though i dont know how helpful that would be) and a nutritionist or dietician. They might give you the best advice.

Also, sharing your won experiences might help. Make it a team effort, each of you knowing the other is on their side. It helps having someone. I hope she gets things back on track soon, i'm rooting for her

Honestly, if she just started this week and does not look sick, many Drs (if not most) will just dismiss her as being fine. That does NOT mean she is fine, and it makes me furious that so many do that, but unfortunately, there is a myth that way too many believe that unless someone looks really scary skinny, they cannot have an eating disorder. The reality is that EDs come in all shapes and sizes and that the sooner you get help, the better the outcome.

That said, i would still try to get her Dr to do some blood work bc purging can quickly lead to life threatening electrolyte imbalances adn she needs to be checked to make sure those are ok. Also, it's possible that her Dr actually will recognize that there is a problem and even if he doesn't he may still be willing to recommend some good ED therapists and dieticians.

Also, you can call and/or look online at ANADs and NEDAs sites.....they are both good ED resources....they have grps that meet for support and they can give referrals to good counselors, dieticians, etc