Or anything else of that sort, against their will?
2006-12-19 07:55:48 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
They can be considered unfit and unable to take care of themselves. Eating disorders are mental illnesses, so this would qualify for involuntary treatment, but the legal threshold for doing this is fairly high. It would be considered a deprivation of liberty rights.
2006-12-19 08:05:01 · answer #1 · answered by drniles81 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure it's possible to force them into seeing a psychiatrist, but most likely they aren't going to listen. The best thing to do for a person with an eating disorder is to get their mind off of food. Get their mind off of always thinking about how they can stay thin or what they can eat. It's an obsession and people with eating disorders are not going to quit until they are ready. It's kind of like dealing with alcoholics or people who smoke. I've heard that eating disorders never go away. No matter how much healthier the person becomes, they will always have this issue to deal with.
2006-12-19 08:00:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No one can be forced to see a psychiatrist for an eating disorder but it is highly recommended that a person seek medical attention. There is a reason for this behavior and it should be taken care of immediately before it becomes a life/death situation.
2006-12-19 08:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by mzladee 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it threatens their life I would say yes...
Do you need more help than that?
The best thing to do with any problem is talk about it and share..
If you cut a problem in 1/2, it only gets smaller...
good luck and god bless
2006-12-19 08:10:14 · answer #4 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you're putting yourself in danger and you don't realize it. The psychiatrist will help you with that.
2006-12-19 08:13:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considered unfit, insane or other mental disorders or if a minor.
2006-12-19 08:00:22 · answer #6 · answered by S H 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure. If you are a danger to yourself. You can be restrained and they can put a feeding tube in you.
2006-12-19 08:00:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've been certified unfit to care for yourself, then yes.
2006-12-19 07:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by tmlamora1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the courts say so. Or your doctor. So which one are you. Over eater or anorexia.?
2006-12-19 08:00:23 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, because they have no common sense anymore
2006-12-19 08:03:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋