According to the authors at Bulimia.com “Family members are often among the last people to know when a loved one suffers from an eating disorder. Most eating disorders develop gradually, and the changes in a person’s body are often either not obvious or happen so slowly that parents and siblings do not notice the difference. Individuals with eating disorders learn to hide their illnesses, making detection even more difficult. Family members who suspect an eating disorder have several treatment options available to help a loved one return to mental and physical health.”

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