Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

3,896 Members
20,112 Posts
0 Online
Mental Health
/ Eating Disorders Support Group

Threat 4 Hosptial by Parent

brittaniet
brittaniet
So my dad is threatening to send me to the hosptital because i wont eat fast foods or "fattening foods"and i rlly dont want 2 go. my conusler says not to eat them and ive been gaining weight and eating pretty healthy. He just doesnt think im gaining it fast enough cuz he dont see a difference or anything. IDK wat 2 do!!!
valgal18
valgal18
you're not going to get admitted because you won't eat fattening foods.....that's not going to get you admitted.....you're gaining weight and that's good.....it will take time and your dad is going to have to accept that it takes time.......maybe to make him feel better you could have a piece of chocolate......it feels good to indulge every once in awhile.....just take a cookie or something to ease his nerves if you want.....but don't really....i don't think you would get admitted because you won't eat fattening foods.....if you wanna talk, feel free to message me
wildflowers44
wildflowers44
It must be scary and hurtful to have your dad make comments like this. It sounds to me like you are doing some very hard work, and making good progress. I can assure you that your dad loves you and wants only the best for you. Sometimes, people make comments like the ones your dad made out of love. He just wants to see you happy and healthy because he loves you.

As long as you are working hard, your dad cannot send you to the hospital. So try not to worry about it. Have you talked about this with your therapist? If not, I encourage you to do so. Maybe if you felt comfortable/felt it would be helpful, you could have your dad come to therapy and do a family session.

Keep working hard, and remember, you are recovering for you, not for anyone else. Nobody else can make you recover...you are in control of your recovery. Only YOU can make the decision to work towards a happy and healthy life. You can do this...I believe in you!
brittaniet
brittaniet
thank u all
kmw
kmw
maybe he's judt worried have your counsellor talk to him to reassure him :)
ann54
ann54
I don't believe that you can get admitted for not eating fast food, as your counserle said you don't want to be eating it. a parent will always wory and at times get carried away, but he loves you and doesn't know how to show it. do you follow a meal plan, if so try showing it to him. do you eat meals with each other so he can see that you do eat? I am very proud of you for all you are doing, it is extremely hard. wishing you the best.