As you will see from my past questions, i have been diagnosed with anorexia. I am really desperate to talk to someone i know well about it. In this case it is my swim coach, i need to bring up the subject but i do not know how. We get on really well and i want to talk to her because i know she will have good advice. Do you have any ideas on how to bring up the subject without it being too awkward??
Thanks.
2007-05-21 05:27:29 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
By using these exact words "I have anorexia!" then throw up if they don't believe you.
2007-05-21 05:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by Richard T 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have battled Anorexia for 14 years and it is never easy to bring it up to someone. Well years ago I could never say it and now I say "I had" but truthfully I stll do have issues. The best way is usually ti come right out and say it, eating disorders are confusing to people as it is and beating around the bush just makes it harder. People who have not suffered from it have a hard time understanding and accepting it and never realize how much is really involved. Some people try ti understand and listen but it is hard for them to fully understand. The first step to getting better is accepting you have a problem and if your coach is someone you trust you need to just comeout and say. It will not be easy but it is better than trying to sugar coat th whole thing.
2007-05-21 05:43:41 · answer #2 · answered by TritanBear 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a swim coach, she probably has dealt with girls with eating disorders in the past. The important thing is to just tell her-once it is off your chest, you will feel a whole lot better and the anorexia will lose some of its stronghold on you.
All you have to do is come to her after practice, tell her there's something important you think she should know, and let it out. As a woman, she should be highly supportive of you and proud of your boldness in coming out.
Anorexia is all about secrets, shame, and lies that you believe about yourself. Once you get the truth to surface, you will be able to begin the healing process.
I had anorexia for 6 years. I finally got treatment after 4 years, and just talking to my friends and family about my ordeal took a huge weight off of my chest. I was in college during the time I went to a treatment center, and I had to go to my college professors and let them know why I was taking a leave of absence. They were all incredibly supportive and offerred to help in any way they could. One of my professors even confessed that her daughter was going through the same thing.
If you ever want to talk, please feel free to e-mail me. I've found that the best support is from those that have gone through it themselves.
2007-05-21 05:35:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there really is no way to tell someone about a problem like this. anorexia doesn't compare to crashing your parents car, but it will be similarly uncomfortable to do. just keep in mind your coach will do her best to be as caring and helpful as she can about it. if not you may be doing some laps around the pool.
2007-05-21 05:37:30 · answer #4 · answered by spacecommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What you need to do is let her know you don't know that you feel awkward telling her about this and it will be difficult for you to explain to her why it happened but just make sure she is listening openly to you. All you need to do is be sure in yourself that telling her would make you feel better and that you trust her completely. I think if you two get along great and you respect each other there should be no problem. Good luck
2007-05-21 05:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by heathermichelle9 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start off by saying to her that you are really embarrassed about this but you need to talk to someone. Tell her you have an eating disorder. She will then ask you questions and probably make you feel more comfortable talking about it.
2007-05-21 05:31:13 · answer #6 · answered by Jenn 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
just tell her straight out
you cant hold back front saying something important just because you thinking bringing it up would be "awkward"
anorexia is a very important and serious thing
you cant keep that to yourself
2007-05-21 05:31:26 · answer #7 · answered by screwed up 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well don't try to rush into it.
First go up to her, and talk. talk about food maybe first. Then about diets. Or tell her that you have a problem.
And just explain it to her, she will understand and want to help you. It won't be awkward at all.
Good luck :]
2007-05-21 05:30:19 · answer #8 · answered by dfgsdf 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell her you need to talk with her privately.
Then just say "I believe I have Anorexia.... I need help."
If she is truly compassionate she will help you approach your parents and get you help.
2007-05-21 05:31:04 · answer #9 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just say you think you have an eating disorder.
Dont say you think you have anorxia cause that could be quitedifferent...cause like we havent seen a picture or anything.So yah
2007-05-21 05:37:18 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first choose a time when you are not rushed,alone ,and wont get interrupted,then you could start by saying how tired you feel,say could it be you don't eat enough,does she think you look fat ,then tell her ,I'm sorry bout your problem hope she responds well for you and you get to chat to her .good luck
2007-05-21 05:33:14 · answer #11 · answered by omex 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋