My teacher told me she has an eating disorder, what should I do?

Question

she confided in me about it because we were talking about some problems we have and she told me that she doesnt always eat or else she binges and/or purges....i think shes an amazing person, more of a friend than just a teacher, and this is scaring me cuz i care and i hope she gets better...how can i let her know? im in high school and shes a really young teacher....im just rily scared and sad for her

i had told her about my cutting and she told me about this, she is seeing a psychologist

Answer 1

You need to refer this to the school counceler, principle, your parents, or another teacher. as hard as that may be to do... like the person before me mentioned, your teacher should not be confiding this information to you, unless she was using it as a life lesson, such as "I USED to have an eating disorder, so I can support and help you....because I have been there." she should not be discussing her current issues with a student.

Answer 2

There is absolutely nothing for you to do, you said that she is seeing a psychologist, and therefore her problem is being addressed. Concern yourself with your own problems and concentrate on getting well. A professional adult should never confide in a student. She may have opened up a can of worms, as you are fixated on her problems now, rather than your own.

Answer 3

There are a number of things to do
1. Talk to her about her problem, and mention to her you are concerned, and see her response.
2. Discuss this issue with your parents, fellow teachers, or school councilor but don’t mention what teacher it is and get their opinion about the situation, then proceed with the name but make sure you say you want to help them in their situation but don’t want them to loose their job.
3. Call a help hotline

I hope this helps; I would do all 3 methods, in that order to determine the best approach. Even though she told you this she should not have, BUT she is reaching out for help herself, and she trusts you enough to tell you. Don’t get stressed or upset over it, but rather feel proud she told you this because this builds your character, and trust. She wants you to get her help, and perhaps you are the first to know her issue, so discuss with her issue, but discuss with her your concerns, and recommend help because you care deeply about her well being. I hope this helps

Answer 4

Yeah I definately agree with the first person, your teach stepped over the boundaries, Its unethical for a teacher to speak of her personal problems to you. Do you want your gynecologist telling you that his testicles hurt when he pees? No thats wrong

Answer 5

Encourage her to get some counselling and join a support group. She should see her doctor and a nutritionist. There may be clinics in her area.

Answer 6

your teacher shouldnt be telling you things like that, its really improper...was she telling you because she wanted you to feel comfortable tlking to her? either way, its really not good idea for teachers to confide in students because students will feel lioke they have to fix the teachers problem... and no student needs that extra stress

Answer 7

take her food and eat it