Speaking Up - ...the first step to getting help. - Health - http://maxpages.com/elliesownpage/Telling

The first step to breaking free is to tell someone about your struggle. The thought of telling your deep secret with another person can be terrifying. Thoughts race through your head. "What if they think I am lying?" "What if they think it isn't a big deal?" "What if they get mad at me?" "Will they stick me in the hospital?" These are the thoughts that you encounter before telling someone else. Do not let these thoughts change your mind. Telling someone is definitly the best decision you can make for yourself.

Be sure that you talk to someone you can trust. Such people could be your mom, dad, step-parent, aunt, uncle, grandparent, friend, minister, doctor, sibiling, etc. It does not matter WHO you tell as long as they are willing to accept the responsibility of taking the appropriate action. It can often be near impossible to come out and say it to their face If you have a hard time doing that, writing a letter or sending an e-mail could be easier.

Prepare yourself for all kinds of reactions. The person may be angry, surprised, scared, or sad. Please know that these feelings will subside. They are just their way of reacting to the shock. The majority of people don't have a clue what eating disorders really are. It may help to present them with a book on the subject. If the first confrontation doesn't go well, wait a few days and reapproach them on the subject. If all else fails, move onto the next trusted person. Whatever happens, NEVER give up!

Telling someone is hard, but it is the first step to getting help.

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