5 Things NOT To Say To Someone With an Eating Disorder

Eating Disorder Awareness Week is a national campaign that works to raise awareness about eating disorders and provide resources. NEDA also known as the National Eating Disorders Association started back in 2001 to bring awareness and help to those who didn't know what was happening to their bodies. The most common forms of eating disorders include Anorexia, Bulimia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder and PICA.
For more information on eating disorders please check out:
6 Types of Eating Disorders-
• 6 Types of Eating Diso...
Diabulimia - The Eating Disorder No One Talks About
• Diabulimia - The Eatin...
Special thanks to Suzanna, a local fan who helped make me realized I once had an eating disorder and hearing her story on her current situation.

[@SuccessWheels]

Some imperfect NOTES 1. TALKING ABOUT YOUR BODY - people with an eating disorder are extra sensitive - don't compare them with yourself - they'll consider it as criticism 2. FORCE- FEEDING - their minds are controlled by their eating disorders - they have lost sense of proper serving of food - so force-feeding will them more cautious and fearful about the meal 3. I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'RE GOING THROUGH - saying that triggers those people - it seems like you're trivialising what they're going through 4. YOUR DIET - don't share your diet as it will make those people compare to you - they might feel more guilty about eating 5. YOU DON'T LOOK LIKE YOU HAVE AN EATING DISORDER - EATING disorders are incidious, they're not obvious until it's too late - this makes recovery even harder for them - they might look normal but are fragile inside My passion is to share summaries like Started doing it on my channel with PDF summaries ✌️ Hope you all are healthy in this wired time of the world 🤞

[@lucianamayasari3370]

Thanks for point it out

[@bluediamond4895]

Success Wheels the main thing is not to talk about the person’s weight; that’s a no no. I almost starved myself because of that.

[@suck.my_t1t]

I think this is like a brilliant idea to do now not being mean but if like someone is dear and they wanna listen to KZbin this'll be very easy for them Not mean*

[@pringlesinacan3571]

thank you

[@youalwaysyounever]

@MillerTime 86 pretty much everything else 🙃

[@calumbrooknicolson]

Here's an idea: Things to NOT say or do when someone is angry.

[@star-boltlover9609]

One of the reasons is having telling an angry person to calm down. You say that, that is a death wish 😨😨😨

[@calumbrooknicolson]

@Bisexual Dolphin I thought the video would be a good idea, because angry people get treated strictly.

[@5gonza541]

Or even better: Things not to say to someone who you think is angry 1. Relax When I’m feeling pretty normal and someone tells me this thinking i’m stressed or angry I do get angry and stressed to my bones

[@KiraTheFoolOfTheFools]

Number one, leave them alone until they calm down. Don't try to calm them down, don't try holding them down, because if you do that, it's just gonna make them angrier... (From a person who almost always angry and frustrated, thats me. Some of my old idiot classmates where did these and I just wanted to kill them to when they did that)

[@KiraTheFoolOfTheFools]

@@star-boltlover9609 Yes, and i'm capable of killing..

[@saragalizia114]

The voice sounds so kind it's heartwarming

[@Psych2go]

thank you for the feedback

[@dariancomsa7204]

@@Psych2go your voice it's so relaxing i'd make a bed out of it and sleep in it all day

[@dariancomsa7204]

@@MedusaThrived , my sister wants to be one too! She is on 11th grade and thinks seriously about doing a psychology university.

[@Leotastick]

Now i want virtual hugs :'l

[@saragalizia114]

@@Leotastick here's one 🤗

[@bubblebuttz3218]

I actually have an eating disorder, and I fully agree, when ppl say or do these it’s so annoying and even insulting

[@IronBlaze77]

Lovingly Great It’s great to see I’m not alone. It just sucks when I tell people I just don’t really like food and someone points out my body weight.

[@wannabewoozi6652]

yeah.. the worst is when people say I don’t look like I have a disorder. I have atypical anorexia, and its literal hell, but no one takes it seriously because of my weight.

[@alidaboettcher7376]

All of the best. I walked with a good friend through bulimia. It is no joke.

[@bluediamond4895]

Lovingly Great people can be so ignorant

[@aydeepeperoni6018]

I used to have it two years ago and almost got stuck into a mental hospital lol that's the only reason why I started eating again. Out of fear, not realization and self love or any of that. I hate everyone.. I'm never going to ask help from anyone ever again

[@DiaMonD_KUROI]

I hage binge eating problems, and my moms is just like "well stop eating" you don't say sis

[@kaitlyncollison6908]

Temmie la Yandere【KUROI】 i feel ya.

[@biancalazzaroni6290]

Once I was talking to my sister and I said that I eat a lot to make her understand what BED. I was saying that I had a problem stopping and she said ‘that’s not a problem that’s because you really like food’. And I knew then and there that I would never ever speak to my problems to just anyone. I don’t really hold it against her because she was young (15) and I don’t think she even fully understand what I was trying to say. But yeah I don’t really talk about my problems to my family 😐 I gave up on that because I know my family members and even if I try to explain it to them it’s just not gonna work. But if you think you can ‘work’ on it with your mum, course you know maybe your mum just doesn’t know or it’s not fully knowledge on the subject. So maybe you can try to send her articles or videos that explain it well and then she will understand and support you more.

[@DiaMonD_KUROI]

@@biancalazzaroni6290 really, people understand anorexia, but most of them think BED is just not wanting to stop...

[@Leotastick]

I use to have a disorder where i ate ALOT to cover the pain but i grew older and it got worse to the point where the only thing now to distract me from the pain is feeling pain from ur stomach asking to eat but u urself cant.....

[@acisx8657]

My mom says that all the time. It really hurts me. I always try to tell her that it doesn't work like that, but she never listens. It took her an entire year and a half to even convince her that I had eating problems and that was only after I started purging. Still, she didn't get me help, so I had to seek it out myself. I went to my aunt and I think that made my mom feel jealous enough to try to help. It's been almost a year since I started binging/purging and almost three years since it all started. I just don't know how to stop it.

[@honeyrose1384]

I litterally cried while watching this. I cant tell you how many times people have told me "just eat it's not hard." People have gotten mad at me. And I HATE when people talk about the keto diet or detox blah blah blah. So triggering for me because I do compare myself. I even get mad when other people lose weight even if they are overweight and it's good that they are. I get mad because they are and I'm not. Sorry for the rant but this video hit very close to home for me. Btw only you understand what you go through nobody else. Everyones experiences are different. Spot on with the top 5!

[@BabyLionYibo]

HoneyRose I'm currently in recovery from anorexia and I completely agree with everything you just said >.< this video was really relatable too. I hate it especially when they say "just eat" but it's so much more difficult than that. It also feels like everyone around me is on a diet and it triggers me so much when they talk about calories and all that when im trying so hard to stop counting every single calorie that goes into my body :(

[@honeyrose1384]

@@BabyLionYibo I'm happy that you are in recovery. I wish nothing more than for us to just sit down and eat a proper portion be full and be done with it. I also am in recovery seeing a therapist for bulimia. I pray that you will get over this! We can overcome but it's a tough mountain that's been going on for years. You can and will break the cycle!

[@memethornislowkeysad8987]

Yesss!! My mom always talks about “the keto diet” and she has all these things laying around for it, and since I’m currently battling ARFID (hard to explain, almost like picky eating to the extreme) I’m just like “how do you eat these things without throwing up?” And she says she just eats them because it’s not that hard to eat so this hit home really dang hard.. Also just know that whatever you’re battling, you’re doing great 🤗💞

[@honeyrose1384]

@@memethornislowkeysad8987 thanks! We can all overcome this battle just like the video says it takes approximately 2 years on average for recovery some maybe more everyone is different ❤ you got this. Btw if I hear one more person talk about the keto diet 😑😑😑😂

[@user-f91731]

Don’t feel sorry for ranting. It’s better to let those feelings out than keep them inside.

[@xahne]

"Ive seen you eat. You dont have it. Stop acting." "You always make a big deal out of nothing." "Its just food. Just eat. Jeez." "You may be skinny but you dont have an eating disorder." "So and so ACTUALLY struggles." "Why are you destroying yourself? Dont you care about me?!" "I wont eat unless you do." Stop it. Think about your words.

[@meep9231]

“Do you want to die?! Is that it?”

[@oifelixcomeherebro1689]

"You're ruining Christmas for everyone!" "You're so ungrateful!" "You have such a perfect life, why are you still acting like this?" - my mom 30 minutes ago

[@QueenForever-be2xf]

My friend said that last one :3

[@lilrandall3731]

SO many people say this kind of stuff to me, I'm sick of it. I wish they could actually understand. =(

[@MuhammadAbbas-yq5jm]

"Why aren't you eating?!" Then they hand me a full plate for the third time. "I bought you cake because Ik you love it" "Ik you secretly eat in the middle of the night" When I go with a friend to buy new jeans: my friend "tf that's a big size" People also think that if they don't feed me I'll dislike them and I'll get angry "You need to lose some weight"

[@Awsomemobs2000Theminecraftdude]

Its scary how our mind can twist things so much that it even affects our needed intake of nutrients.

[@frankscraprobot5209]

Yeah the mind is really powerfull, sometimes to powerfull.

[@Psych2go]

Yeah, the mind is a powerful thing. Do you know anyone who may be suffering from this?

[@Awsomemobs2000Theminecraftdude]

@@Psych2go I don't believe so. Which is a good thing, not only because it's a terrible thing to have, but because most of the people I know have enough mental illnesses/Physical Illnesses weighing them down: They really don't need another one.

[@kjade5657]

Yeah, currently food is seen as a coping mechanism on some days for me and only as a form of energy so I can run it off on other days and I can’t shake this feeling

[@GamerCastella]

yes so true and sadly right now I am struggling with it ;-;

[@nobodyelse2938]

I have a family member with an eating disorder so this is helpful.

[@miaswanson7245]

Same

[@Psych2go]

hope this video can help

[@mrcoolguy12929]

my mum and my brother both do

[@ssww3]

I have a eating disorder

[@Alex_Whatareyoudoing]

Same

[@sarahp.5503]

1. Talking about your body 2. force them to eat more 3. saying that you know what they're going through, when you really don't 4. Talking about your diet 5. Telling them they don't look like they have an ED

[@bluediamond4895]

Sarah P. I’m glad I saw this video. So I’ll know what to do.

[@guppy9161]

Thanks, my friend has anorexia. Edit: she’s recovered really well and is a lot better now :)

[@bluediamond4895]

Witchotography a family member of mine has bulimia

[@sugarlu9388]

I hope your friend gets better

[@Itsnoteasybeingwheezy]

I have ana I think

[@guppy9161]

@@Itsnoteasybeingwheezy You should see a specialist with that anorexia is very dangerous

[@Itsnoteasybeingwheezy]

@@guppy9161 ok :)

[@rianotfound2423]

I sent this to my friends now they understand about my disorder

[@aestheticlia757]

I’m glad you’re open about it!

[@aestheticlia757]

Just saying not everyone is open about it

[@rianotfound2423]

@@aestheticlia757 yeah I'm surprised I'm being open i really never had the courage to but I'm happy plus it makes it worse when your 13

[@Psych2go]

We're happy to hear that the video helped you :)

[@rianotfound2423]

@@Psych2go thank you 💕

[@wintersbutterfly_]

My mom said “there’s so much more out there to worry about” and that just made me feel like my feelings aren’t even valid. She doesn’t know I’m struggling but it still hurts

[@elliem7912]

I'm sorry :(( Your feelings are valid, and they shoud not be compared to what someone else is going through. I once heard someone say "telling someone not to be sad because there are other who have it worse is like telling someone not to be happy because there are other that have it better."

[@lilturtle2932]

Hey I know this response is late but I just wanted to say that you’re feeling are valid and that you deserve the world. I hope you are doing better and I’m here if you would like to talk about anything. I love you and wish you the best

[@wintersbutterfly_]

@@lilturtle2932 thank you! I’m doing a lot better now! Reading your message made me smile :)

[@lilturtle2932]

@@wintersbutterfly_ So happy to hear you are doing better and I’m glad that my message made you smile! I’m proud of you and love you

[@uncledonel1742]

#6: "It's piece of cake"

[@Psych2go]

And what was the reply? LOL

[@KiraTheFoolOfTheFools]

I want that cake. Can I have that cake? Now I want cake even MORE!!

[@emmaindisguise5231]

Uncle Donel omg yes

[@liam6772]

Oh god now. Just replace that with a burrito and now I have the worst memory

[@marzundefined]

@@liam6772 it's chicken nuggets for me 😅

[@Hikaritoge]

No one: Absolutely no one: My friends: *Say literally everything listed in video*

[@sceptre80]

I don't think they're your friends. I hope you're okay.

[@Hikaritoge]

@@sceptre80 Thank you for your support

[@Astharia]

Sometimes people get desperate when they see someone deteriorate in front of them and don't know how to help.

[@AlterRektMLG]

@@sceptre80 Or it might be that they just don't how to help.

[@sceptre80]

@@AlterRektMLG why would a friend say that you don't look like you have something that you're plagued with?

[@existingthing2270]

“Lol just eat!” “Lol just stop eating when you’re full” “Lol just don’t throw up” Wow look I’m cured why didn’t I think of that

[@annelisewilliams03]

I hate that! It's so annyoing!

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

Thanks for speaking about this sensitive topic, a lot of us know people that hopefully we can help with this information.

[@Psych2go]

Thank you for sharing! What have you learned after watching this video? And how do you plan to help those who are suffering from this? :)

[@tsukarikaoru]

You are EVERYWHERE. But yes, I agree.

[@karai5082]

Yes, i agree as well, but HOW ARE YOU LITERALLY EVERYWHERE

[@behind-blue-eyes3248]

My little sister have an eating disorder. It is so hard to watch and feel helpless. Thank you for this video! You guys are amazing.

[@Psych2go]

I hope this video will give you a better understanding!

[@behind-blue-eyes3248]

@@Psych2go Thank you ❤

[@rowangoodmann3069]

I wish the best for u and your sister 💜💜💜

[@hippsthehippo9804]

Eating cake infront of you is probably something not to do

[@Psych2go]

of course not

[@KiraTheFoolOfTheFools]

@@Psych2go then I go to my room and eat it there. And I hope you will get better. I don't know what does it feel like, but it doesn't mean I can't wish you the best... If I made you angry or frustrated or upset, I'M SORRY!! ....i didn't mean to.... ;-;

[@bluediamond4895]

I usually don’t eat in front of people who are not eating.

[@zaraic5601]

Actually I think eating cake in front of someone with anorexia would be a good thing... As long as you aren't using negatives like "it's a treat/naughty/I'm being so bad/I need to diet". Then it shows that actually, cake can be a good thing

[@bluediamond4895]

Kíra Tóth you’re a kind person

[@minayalamova8826]

Just in time! I found out a friend of mine has an ed and this is going to come in handy

[@Psych2go]

glad to know we can help!

[@rowangoodmann3069]

How's it going? If don't mind me asking

[@thesecretwriter741]

Same for me, may friend told me iwen if we are not so close but im happy she told me, and naw i hawe ben gogeling facts abut eating disorders

[@mistygaming6036]

I have anorexia and this video helped my family understand some of the things they have been doing are only worsening it.. Thank you for making the video

[@nothumanalien7984]

I have an alter that has anorexia and my friends said she is too skinny to have it and it doesn't make sense because I (Katie) don't have it. I didn't know it happened until I saw it writen done in the shared diary.

[@thevoidismyhome7242]

Wow. I didn't know that alters in DID and other such mental disorders can actually have other mental disorders too.

[@xeno_christ_blackout]

My alter has a chronic nut scratching disorder, ill wake up sometimes and my sack is raw and covered in blood.

[@princemochi2018]

@@xeno_christ_blackout Are you joking? I can't tell. If you're not I hope you recover from the wound (?)

[@BrainsApplied]

In my experience it's the best to not bring it up in the first place. :)

[@Psych2go]

Exactly!

[@nastiavolynska]

...unless the person themselves wants to talk about it :-)

[@XXIris-Marie2004]

Currently recovering from an ED... I've been exercising regularly and my relationship with food is starting to become much healthier... Feeling better than ever both physically and mentally, and I want others who have suffered from an ED to know that there is hope and recovery is possible... Much love to everyone reading this and stay strong, lovelies 🙃💕

[@orphan_account]

CONGRATS IM SO HAPPY FOR YOU I’m recovering too It’s really hard.

[@angrycactus158]

...... I just purged the salad I ate for lunch...... I needed this video.

[@gabirose298]

I purged for three years and I have acid burns in my esophagus and also is in my stomach because of the damage I caused myself it’s not worth it

[@fairyjuggalo8368]

I understand you wanna vent but... I think this can be very triggering and toxic. Try saying something like "i struggle with this stuff".

[@blueturtle3623]

@X Gacha Did...you watch the video? thats not helpful

[@haylee219]

try to break the purging habit. I purged for a while but my body realized that throwing up was really hurting me so I become immune to throwing up (I no longer had a gag reflex) and I panicked. how could I get rid of the food in my stomach was my thought. I decided to relax and just let my body digest and do the work on its own. really, everybody has the power within them to defeat any illness or disorder. never question your worth because your mind can play tricks on you. if you look in the mirror and don't like what you see, do you know why that is? because you are so used to looking at yourself in the mirror , you're brain doesn't see your features as special anymore.you are just used to yourself! but your features are special, they are!! everything about you is beautiful and everyone can see that. your own mind is your biggest enemy, but you just have to believe in yourself as the amazing person you are. it's alright. you can vent here or cry because there will be people like me that appreciate your courage of coming out and telling people your story. if someone says your comment is triggering, that makes no sense. clicking on this video could be triggering because it talks about an eating disorder. your comment is appriciated, and you are as well. you've got this, and you'll be alright. I've seen it happen in others, and it can happen for you too 💕💕💕💕

[@haylee219]

@@fairyjuggalo8368 listen. clicking on this video means you should be ready to hear stories about eating disorders because this is a video about eating disorders, okay? people need to vent okay they need to get things out please don't bring someone down like this again even if you didn't mean to you did. if this is triggering for you why click on a video about eating disorders????

[@jacklonghearse9821]

*"WOW! You finally look lovable. Keep doing what you're doing!"*

[@dinenduath4782]

I still can't forget when I was laughed at for binging on all I had in my room, because "that's not a binge, that's just a meal". I had hurt my mouth on my entire daily allowance, of which was still rather low at the time, despite recovering. Guess who ended up with a strong urge to exercise like crazy. Pretty much fully recovered now, so no worries. Got the needed support Edit: rephrasing

[@StarryCat08]

thank you so much for making this! i have struggled with eating disorders for a long time, (i’m in recovery) and sometimes people do not understand how to help in the best way possible. even though i gave everyone around me an info sheet from my clinic on how to help, i feel like a video is able to help as well since everyone learns differently. i will definitely be showing some people this video to help them help me in the best way possible! and thank you for using a gentle voice when narrating this video, it helps set the tone too. once again, thank you so much for this video!

[@shutyourstace3753]

This makes me think of Eugenia Cooney. My heart goes out to her along with all those suffering from an ED.

[@Mari_PL]

Can you please make a video on dating? For example: “10 Things you should/shouldn’t say or do on a date” or something like that. 🙏🏽

[@Psych2go]

for sure!

[@christineelizabethhorner5829]

Redefined TV KZbin channel does that. Redefine your search.

[@Mari_PL]

to love thank you Thanks!

[@emm8657]

I have anorexia and I hate being portrayed as weak or broken. I’m not weak. The amount of work it takes to live with this is extreme. We aren’t pathetic or pitiable.

[@treblemaker21]

I always struggled with abnormal eating. Binges, secretive eating purging after a bad binge. I've seen therapists who said I don't have a problem but I think about food (what I can eat, what I can't eat, how to bend the rules) all the time. Just yesterday, I got on a waiting list for an IOP for eating disorders. My family wants to help but have no clue how to help. Growing up, my mom tried everything and it only resulted in deepening my secretive binges and overwhelming guilt. Food was really restricted. My aunts love food and took the opposite approach to help me. I was always stuck in between. Now I'm 14 weeks pregnant and only wanting to eat either by myself or with my husband. I am struggling to find a way to tell my family that I am seeking treatment and setting boundaries regarding food and comments. I'm honestly thinking about showing them this video. It is encouraging to know that my experiences aren't in a vacuum. Reading the comments encouraged me to share as well.

[@angelicoords]

This is such a coincidence, my little sister just said something really bad to me that triggered my eating disorder

[@hippsthehippo9804]

I Use to have a disorder im still recovering from binge eating

[@hippsthehippo9804]

@I love memes thanks man

[@eeeeeeee6177]

Good luck! 💛

[@ToyCircle]

This channel has a power. That power being making videos that are oddly specific to the problems I've been facing irl. First it was the one about knowing if you have depression or if you're just sad, then it was the one about moving on from a toxic friend and now this.

[@teresa3833]

Thank you so much for making this video. My girlfriend has an eating disorder and it's hard on both of us, but especially her. I've been looking at countless videos to find how to talk to her about it and guide her to recovery. I really needed this.

[@mikab.4838]

I'm just going to say thank you to the person that animated this video, and thank you Psych2go for making these videos and for sharing information like this to us 💖💖

[@naomibeltranpardo8162]

I've actually recovered from bullimia not so long ago and this video is pretty accurate. I've experienced many of the things on the list and I still get a little bit hurt when I remember them. One that comes to my mind is when I told my close friend about what I was going through. I was trying to explain how awful and useless I felt when not having control of my actions at all and how much I hated myself because I kept doing it. She answered "Yeah I get it", smiling. I immediatly told her that she couldn't get it because she didn't suffer from an eating disorder or a mental illnness. She said "Nonono I mean I get the not-having-control thing" And I told her "You shouldn't tell me you get it just as you wouldn't say the same to an alcoholic who is talking about not being able to stop"

[@osse1n]

In general, if you don't have something positive to say, let it be all together. Because you won't accomplish anything or succeed in getting your point across.

[@fuzzyqt5756]

This really hit home for me. I struggle with this every single day of my life, and that is hard enough. I cannot emphasise enough that relatives, family members, siblings, and friends and family need to try to understand that they cannot try and FIX the problem, but rather SUPPORT them and understand. It's already hard enough, i just wish people understood, and didn't think that an eating disorder can be resolved with a click of some fingers.

[@hannahriggs1043]

I actually really needed to see this video. Thank you❤

[@Psych2go]

you are very welcome

[@Dinostar4]

I either eat too much or too little •-•

[@Dinostar4]

@Clarissa I'm currently considering whether or not to eat breakfast :l. How are you?

[@Dinostar4]

@Clarissa Well I had this one friend who knew, but he would force me to eat under threat of telling others about my issues.

[@Dinostar4]

@Clarissa Thank you so much! 😊

[@hahahahahihihihih2485]

I always binge eating but when I'm on my diet I am very strict about it so I'm confuse too lmao

[@darkserenity19]

Yeah, I totally agree. It hurts as hell. And number five is definitely the worst.. Sending a warm hug to everyone's struggling ❤️

[@vincentrose2212]

Thank you for making this video. I feel it's much needed.

[@didi7074]

I started eating a lot of junk food to feel less lonely because of bully and a toxic family. It's been 2/3 years like this

[@jaxelton4500]

Didi Stay strong 🖤

[@Psych2go]

I think a lot of people can probably relate to this. Does anyone want to leave a comment?

[@didi7074]

@@jaxelton4500 Thank you ❤ It's hard, I'm trying to not gain or loss too much weight, just keeping my """normal"" weight...

[@jaxelton4500]

Didi I understand that, but please remember that weight is not the only part to health :) I also feel overeating disorders are often overlooked

[@didi7074]

@@jaxelton4500 I know...I might get diabetes and other problems because I'm eating too much sugar and unhealthy food...

[@caseykeener3525]

"We just treated your suicidal thoughts. You're doing this for attention." "I thought you were on a DIET" (this was said when I reached for a cookie--the only thing I ate that day).

[@Bleakkit]

its been a year hope you get better

[@caseykeener3525]

@@Bleakkit thank you! I completely forgot about this comment. I'm still dealing with some intrusive thoughts about my weight gain, but life couldn't be better right now. I'm getting married soon and I love my job. :)

[@Bleakkit]

@@caseykeener3525 oh i didn't think that you will reply btw no problem,im glad to hear that i wish u the best take care of yourself☺️☺️

[@shiryakov]

I love knowing more about this subject, this is so interesting to me since I’ve started searching for information 3 years ago. Some of those things you said I already know and some of them are new to me, thanks for sharing this information (:

[@oliviaflorence9074]

I have both anorexia and bulimia. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard all theses things! This video actually made me feel a lot better and less alone because my parents are less than helpful and have mentally abused me for so long that I’ve been numb for so long but this video makes every goal in my life seem more reachable! Thank you so much psych2go team! Keep up the videos about eating disorders because we’d love to be heard more in the world!

[@mitchdavis6442]

Hey Psych2go, I love your videos and helping others so I have 1 request for a video. The video could be a general, how to help a friend who's sad - but I have a more particular problem. A certain friend can go through very sad times every now and then, and when I try to help, I feel like I'm getting no result. All I can do is listen and hope that deep down it's doing something. I suppose I'd just like a video on how to be more supportive or a better "therapist" for your friends lol. Keep up the awesome work! Your videos give incredible insights and are great for learning! :)

[@Psych2go]

Thank you! It's great that you sympathize with your friend, but we understand it can be difficult. Helping them seek professional or online professional help may be the best. As untrained professionals, sometimes, we run the risk of making things worse. But it's good that you are there for her when your friend needs you. Maybe check out this video? kzbin.info/www/bejne/pmPKfGytZb-ZZrs

[@Awsomemobs2000Theminecraftdude]

Hmm, its difficult to say. Listening to their problems, being the person that they can vent onto, thats sometimes the best you can do. However, you could help them out in general, like helping them with chores, helping them make meals, etc. It makes for less stress on their part. Whether or not you see a difference being made, you might be one of their few lights in the darkness.

[@urlocalloser439]

“Your just self diagnosing” “You don’t actually have a eating disorder” I absolutely hate when people say that to me

[@Nelfa183]

Thank you !! This was so thoughtful ❤❤❤ Amazing team 👏

[@nebulinee]

My friend texted me around 5:30 AM this morning telling me she had been at a hospital for a week and that she had been diagnosed with an eating disorder. This video really helped and I’ll try to do my best to be here for her while she goes through this. I don’t understand it very much but I’ll do my best to let her know I’m here for her. Thank you ❤️

[@n.o1767]

Could you please do a video about autism? I would really love to know more about it! Ps: great video! ♥️

[@Psych2go]

Yes of course, let me let the team know

[@M3lodyka]

This! I suspect I may be in the spectrum but I have no idea how to get "tested" for that. 🤔

[@suganakanishi7746]

The world is sad... I have Ed bc of the unhelpful people in my life...

[@ram-2065]

Suga’s Art Me too

[@twojjamatka3330]

how can it be their fault?

[@ram-2065]

twojja matka *The toxic people in my life-* “You don’t matter” “Just stop being sad” “Your just doing this for attention” “It’s just a phase you’ll be better tomorrow” *Also toxic people-* “How is it our fault?”

[@suganakanishi7746]

twojja matka yes! You’re right! I don’t mean to blame them but you know how the things you shouldn’t do to someone with Ed. They do that... but I didn’t mean to make it their fault... it’s really mine for not talking to someone before it was too late

[@linden5235]

@@twojjamatka3330 eating disorders are often pushed onto people, even if they don't know they're doing it

[@m.i.r2560]

I wish the best for all of u. U guys are really strong bcuz of what you've been through up to this day and u still stand strong and try to fight it. I hope you guys will get better.

[@ultraviolence.m8741]

i was looking for a vid abt eating disorders yesterday on your acc and now you uploaded:o thank you for this

[@ahableppers]

Last year, my freshman year of highschool, I sort of starved my self- I thought It'd make me thinner, but It didnt work, so Ive done the same thing through half of my Sophmore year. Im worried for myself and I think I may have made my stomach shrink or something- because now I cant eat very much without feeling full.

[@Psych2go]

Do you have someone to talk to about it?

[@ahableppers]

@@Psych2go Ive got my parents, and they noticed it but I dont think they think of it the same way I do. It might just be nothing

[@user-f91731]

I used to skip meals (mostly lunch and breakfast) everyday during my freshman year. I thought it was a faster way to lose weight but now, like you said. I can’t eat a full plate without feeling full

[@jaxelton4500]

Thank you 🖤

[@memethornislowkeysad8987]

I recently discovered I had a pretty bad combination of pica and ARFID, and I totally relate. I’ve been told I’m “too fat” to have any sort of disorder and even when my friends try to understand, it isn’t as simple as just “oh, well eat other things” so I really appreciate this 🤗

[@p1xeldream]

i'm glad you included binge eating, most people don't know it's a thing :( i've struggled with binge eating for years but this year i have started my journey of recovery 💘✨

[@mariammakharadze8322]

Love the way you said ,,us" and ,,we"❤️

[@Psych2go]

because we are in this together

[@mariammakharadze8322]

@@Psych2goI really appreciate what you do❣️ thank you!❤️

[@lindahansen9413]

I would like to here more about each one of the eatingdissorder that you named in the start of the video

[@Swifly_Norman]

Thanks, my friend is mostly recovered from disordered eating but still has a tricky relationship with food. I don’t want to retrigger her to go back but if that does happen, I’ll support her as much as I can all over again

[@minxx1335]

This had me in tears.thank you

[@NewNew-xf2pm]

This really helps. My gf has an eating disorder and I’ve found myself saying these things and doing these things. Is so hard not to sometimes as is just normal conversation. Is a constant battle with trying to be sensitive, wanting to make sure she eats the amount her body needs, trying to reduce the amount she purges (she sometimes asks me to not let her go to the toilet) and constantly trying to not trigger her ( which even with all the research I’ve done I still find myself doing). If anyone has any advice on what to say when she opens up to me and when she tells me not to let her purge would be greatly appreciated.

[@peytonbirch7452]

Also "You've put on weight, I'm so proud of you!"

[@jules6735]

A DOCTOR that my parents got for me when I had anorexia said something similar to that...yes a DOCTOR (I hadn’t really gained weight, the scale was off b/c I had dressed differently my last weigh in) When I started doing blind weights my dietician just said “I think you’ll be happy”

[@runax.]

Exactly this. I’m suffering from this myself, and it’s hell, recovery might look easy but the tears, the self hate that comes with it the constant loathing that is what puts us back. If you know someone who’s going through this please look after them

[@alegria1813]

WHY IS YOUR TIMING ALWAYS PERFECT I don't have an eating disorder but I was thinking about changing my eating habits in an unhealthy way

[@winddark8496]

Don't say "oh, they're just not eating because they think it's cute." Please don't say that, it's not okay. That makes it seem like it's just a phase.

[@bananabro1010]

I used to have an eating disorder but I wasn't in too deep with it so my friends and family were able to stop me before it was too late

[@AlterRektMLG]

How did they?

[@enbyfrogz6766]

Thank you. I recently found out my mom has ADHD and binge eating disorder, and these types of videos help. She's medicated, now

[@andy25046]

Thanks, I am struggling with anorexia nervosa, sometimes i think that I am faking everything, but this videos conforts me

[@bubblebuttz3218]

pressed like b4 I watched ’till the end lol

[@Bleach-sh3ud]

My best friend has an ed:,(

[@rowangoodmann3069]

I'm sorry ☹️

[@vaniglialavender6286]

I really needed thisss, thank you!!

[@yasmink5500]

I've had an eating disorder for 4 years now. I nearly died from it but now in recovery. Everyday is a struggle and sometimes in recovery you feel like a failure or when you relapse. I can definitely relate to all of the things mentioned in this video! Mainly said or done by family

[@duchi882]

"Get your Protein!"

[@ineedsomesleep1761]

"you need a sandwich"

[@useroffline9999]

Someone Named alex Ugh, I get that all the time

[@ouiouimonami9217]

So I have binge eating disorder and a told my Friend and she told me to “just go on a diet” but I told her that it’s harder that that. I wanna lose weight too and she told me “just exercise” and I felt really bad about myself because she wouldn’t know how it feel to have this. Like I go on a diet then something happened and I start eat and then I feel bad so I eat again then I am at square one again. But I am trying to be healthier because I still have a lot of life to live and I know if I don’t stop I will cut it short.

[@leviismyoppa967]

Thanks for understanding. It's been so hard.

[@DiaMonD_KUROI]

Hey I just wanted to say to the 36% of the poll that you're great, I love you and it'll get better

[@Mei-dz4pk]

#6 : “Just eat it’s not that hard”

[@arizuniga8388]

5 Things not to say or do when someone has an eating disorder: Invite them to an eating contest

[@ductapeplanet]

Zelda Fan what about overeating?

[@LapissHamster]

thank you... this helped me feel like my problem is actually valid... i felt selfish as my brother said something that my mind probably successfully twisted... people can have good intentions but be extremely uneducated and... it hurts... i've tried to explain it to him without making him too worried but all he says it "not everyone thinks like this... what do we even do if we cant say this and that... just do it! your willpower cant be that weak" and as much as that hurts me deeply, i just think his life is too perfect (he admits to being fortunate and happy). i think its more of a thing you have to be there for but if they still refuse to stop even after you tell them how it effects you, then maybe you should distance from them (quarantine) for your own good... so i agree, they are kind of toxic for you... it can be hard to distance from friends and what makes it even harder sometimes is the fact that you feel like you don't have enough and when you finally get some, you want to give them your all but... the human mind is complex and not everyone gets you and there's nothing you can do about it and i haven't been able to make such a brave decision so LOOK WHO'S TALKING but :) maybe its better off you guys take a break... it may be crucial for your recovery.

[@jomercado319]

Sooo, now I know where my disorder came from. It started as a quick restricting diet with eating two meals a day. My fam found out and forced me to eat more. It made me more paranoid and cautious of gaining weight, and thats where it started the cycle of force feeding and atypical anorexia.

[@fatum8573]

I’ll tell you that it is incredibly convenient, the cost of food is minimal. I say being a man with anarexia ^_^

[@chippie6775]

I suffer with an eating disorder, I gotta tell it isn't easy. I can relate to all of these. Mostly people judge my body or talk about it, I'm not THAT bad on it but my mom is always telling everyone who asks about my body that I just dont want to eat and it's making me guilty

[@une.cosplay]

I was hoping ARFID would have been mentioned along with the other category types. Being the umbrella term I personally fall under. Thank you still for bringing awareness to these disorders and improper methods of communication in regards to them. I hope this video will continue to make a positive impact for those suffering from these disorders and the ones who may not understand how to approach such a subject.

[@stitch8296]

Your voice makes my anxiety calm down thank you

[@Psych2go]

thank you for the feedback

[@martylovesu]

My best friend has recovered from an eating disorder but is still struggling with body image, so thank you, i hope i can help her :)

[@vrzaida8326]

I have an eating disorder and every of 5 things are people at school telling me 😓 Im sad every time when someone mention it, but this video really helped me and Im gonna share it to classmates🙂 Thank you

[@nerdonduty4985]

I was so fed up that throwing up didn't get me slim after binge eating attacks, I just kept having the attacks and throwing up even more often. I punish myself with eating tons of food I don't even like and then get guilty over it and every thing goes out again. The bad thing is also relax and celebrate this way. Media is showing us so much bs. Thanks for this vid.

[@lunarilv]

i’ve never related to something this much. to everyone that is going through the same thing: you’re not alone. thank you for this video, as someone who struggles with an ed i can say that it is extremely accurate. everything related to food and eating is distorted in our minds, and our perception of comments such as “i’m on a diet!” or “i’m not hungry at all!” is even more distorted. even just a pair of words can be a huge trigger for us.

[@Psych2go]

We're glad this video helped! You're not alone and we're here for you :)

[@geonanave6546]

I have a eating Disorder ever sence a I was a baby and I want to think you for helping people with eating disorders out because people really don't know what we are going through

[@kiwibanana7590]

OMG GUYS PERFECT TIMING. I was starting to fear my girlfriend could be beggining an eating disorder. She's been talking about how fat she is when in fact she looks pretty normal. I've been trying my best to help her, and I don't know how much it's working because since we're in quarentine we can't see each other, so this video along with other videos you've made was pretty helpful.

[@giovannitolenaars5692]

I have a eating disorder, I'm consious about it. I've struggle alot with skin conditions like acne and eczema in the past(it's starts to come back) when I do grocerie shopping I don't know what to buy, because I don't know how it is going to affect my body. I think "it" begins with a fearfull mind. Learn how your body behaves with certaint food and try different things, and don't let someone tell you otherwise. Every human is different....

[@ShadowDuelist15]

I’ve had a binge eating disorder for 7-8 years and although it has gotten much better over the past 4 years, it still springs back if I’m stressed, insecure about my relationships with others, or even certain days that trigger my anxiety and depression more than usual (like the day my dad died for example). It makes me feel worse about it if someone like my step dad is saying things like “watch what you eat” or “you shouldn’t be eating that much food” in such a condescending way. It only started to get to the point where I’m aware of it recently creeping up on me again was while my bf was at college (which is a couple hours away, which means he can only come home so often). It makes me worried that he’ll abandon me like many other people have in the past. It irks me to this day that so many can be so judgmental to someone who clearly just wants their help and support. You guys have people that are supportive of you, there’s just some you haven’t met yet.

[@untitled6574]

For the past year I have been going in and out of this, I'm watching this so I can understand my friend better. And so I can improve hiding my habit as well.

[@lorenasegovia6204]

i use to have one back in 7th grade and it’s true it took me two years to recover I didn’t get help at all but fought alone through that tough time and I am glad I am alive to this day

[@beepityboop7325]

“don’t compare yourself to us, because it can become a trigger” either the scriptwriter or the narrator deals with an eating disorder... i just want to say i’m proud of whoever put out this video,,, stay strong

[@SoaringSpear]

i recently found out that one of my best friends has anorexia, and i have continued to try to support her through her journey and recovery, so this video is helpful to see somethings to avoid