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[TW] mentions of self harm and eating disorders

slovieslovie Posts: 20 Boards Initiate
in Sex & Relationships
good news: i have a bf!!
bad news: he self harms and has an eating disorder

i'm def lost on how to navigate this since i'm not exactly equipped to help with eating disorders. i do really love him, but the thought of him relapsing or starving himself just saddens me. i guess he's trying to recover? but i don't know; he tries, relapses, and gives up.

how can i help him? i feel like it would be weird to encourage recovery while i'm still self harming, if that makes sense. i feel like it would be too selfish to ask for him to stop, and i don't want to put him through that guilt. i really do want him to get better because i love him and worry for him
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  • slovieslovie Posts: 20 Boards Initiate
    also i don't know anything about eating disorders, so any help would be appreciated
  • eylaheylah Posts: 9,247 Supreme Poster
    edited August 4
    sending you hugs. there’s a eating disorder website called beat which has information abt eating disorders etc. they might be rly helpful for you.

    https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/

    we’re here for you you’re not alone in this. <3
    ppl dont always need advice. sometimes all they rly need is a hand to hold. an ear to listen. and a heart to understand them. 🧸
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