I know my niece is getting all the help she needs; she is seeing several specialists weekly. I am really worried about her mom. Everytime she starts to talk about the problem she breaks down in tears. I don't even know what to say to her. The husband/dad doesn't seem to get it at all, and I can tell he is not much support. I don't want to put my nose in where it is not wanted, but I can tell they are all falling apart and it breaks my heart.
2007-08-09 09:19:12 · 5 answers · asked by Angie W 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
The family should be receiving counseling as well for this and how to deal with all that is going on in there life including whole family counseling with mom,dad and daughter and any siblings involved. Sounds like mom and dad need couples therapy as well as individual that can be done in one 1 hr session a week 15min for each and then 30 min together. Also you need to be very supportive offer to do simple things that may be just adding to the stress like maybe taking any other siblings for the weekend so they can spend the three of them together because your cousin will need that one on one time the most. Also offer to run simple errands and do simple chores around there house little things to take the pressure off will help a lot. Also mom and dad need a night alone together to reconnect and should continue to do so. If they are both strong people and there marriage is strong there love will persevere and be even stronger because of it.
2007-08-09 09:31:09 · answer #1 · answered by nurserenae 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best suggestion I can offer is to make it known to your Aunt and Uncle that you care, and want to help in any way you can. I have had several eating disorders over the last six years, and have seen how it effects my family and friends. They all just seemed to band together and try to be strong for me. My father totally doesn't get it and is still in denial about the whole thing. I would let her cry, but be her shoulder to cry on. Your so caring and compassionate! Good luck.
2007-08-09 10:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well their whole family should be in some kind of counseling just to deal with their feelings about the whole thing. guilt maybe or possibly if there's something about their relationship with your cousin that made her feel she had to be perfect or something. you could mention to her mom that she try seeing someone or ask your counsin's psychologist/psychiatrist if there's someone she can talk to. it's a really hard thing for everyone who knows someone with an eating disorder to go through. there's a lot of guilt: "why didn't i know? why didn't i help her?" and just sadness. your aunt should be getting some help.
2007-08-09 09:31:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
All you can do is offer your cousin and your aunt your support. Let them know you're there for them and they have your support.
2007-08-09 14:41:18 · answer #4 · answered by VeggieTart -- Let's Go Caps! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her food. Thats a thought.
2007-08-09 10:12:54 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋