Have a positive attitude - it is not impossible to recover from an eating disorder. It is important to remind your friend or relative that you love them unconditionally. The enemy is devious, so be well prepared. Don't force someone to eat - as hard as it is to accept they're refusal to eat, remember that they may not want to get better right away and, initially, may only want someone to talk to and confide in. Occasionally it must be a consideration, but remember you have to have a trust between you.
Help is available in many, often surprising, places.
Most people develop an eating disorder when in school, and almost every school in every country will have some kind of counselling service. Of course, that's just the start. The first step should really be to tell someone about your ED, but there are many people who have successfully sought treatment without telling their family and friends about it. There are also, of course, many support groups online. For a list of some of these groups, go to the Links Page .