Please provide some do's and don'ts that would help someone get through an eating disorder.

Don't: Don't ignore an eating disorder--it can seriously hurt you.

Don't: Don't fall into self-blaming or guilt trips. Cultivate self-compassion.

Eat: Eat 6 equal meals spread out through the day to lower the stress of unstable blood sugar.

Get: Get help early--you can't easily fix this one on your own.

It's: It's not possible to do this on your own; get proper professional help.

Listen: Listen to people you respect and trust. Food is not the enemy: the enemy is your self-image.

Listen: Listen to those that love you; purging, laxative use, fear of eating are signs to get help fast.

See: Talk with a therapist. Eating disorders may signify an underlying psychological problem.

Don't: Don't weight yourself if you have an eating disorder.

Don't: Don't listen to the negative comments your mind tells you! your weight/size does not define you.

True: True eating disorders require therapeutic counseling for help.

You're: You're not alone, but please do get help.

Find: Find a doctor you like and care to share your secret with. They can help you move forward with a cure.

DON'T: Don't - weigh yourself every day!

DON'T: Don't - repeatedly check how your body looks in a mirror as it can lead to self- critique & more.

Consider: Consider an eating disorder therapy group - you won't feel so alone & will improve coping skills.

DO: Do - talk to your physician about how much exercise is O.K. Hyper-exercising can be a symptom.

DO: Do - tell your doctor all diet supplements, vitamins, meds, laxatives & diuretics you take.

DON'T: Don't - fall into the temptation to skip meals.

DO: Do - journal about life events, stressors, emotional impact & how eating is impacted.

Try: Try not to compare yourself to the women depicted in magazines - they aren't the norm.

Sleep: Sleep deprivation triggers overeating regardless of satiety, according to one study. So get your rest!

All: Myth: all you need to lose weight is exercise. Fact is that you also have to limit caloric intake.

These: These patients all need serious therapy with a qualified counselor/program !

Ask: Ask for help. Avoid those with same problem. Seek out excellent friends without same problem.

Find: Find out why. Work with therapist on solving issues. Avoid temptation by others. Be resolute.

Get: Get in touch with your body: yoga, relaxation & breathing exercises.

Do: Do eat when you are hungry. Don't eat fast, give your body time to tell you when it is time to stop.

Surround: Surround yourself with people that emphasize independence and character as much as external beauty.

Don't: Don't let advertisements and others control your body image. Look for the good that resides within!

Live: Live a healthy lifestyle. Be happy with yourself. Get counseling if you have a problem.

Understand: Understand what your diagnosis is. Do not use smoking and/or alcohol to cope.

Don't: Don't minimize your child's eating disorder as a "phase." it can be life threatening, so get help.

Get: Get professional counseling early on - when you first begin to suspect it.

Listen: Listen to your doctors. Understand that this is a lifetime healing process. Don't give up.

Offer: Offer them healthy choices they can't resist. Provide them with a mixed juice drink before each meal.

Open: Open up. Ask someone to come along with you. Stinks to be alone.

It's: It's crucial for those with eating disorders to have a relationship with a therapist they trust.

Resist: Resist urge to weigh yourself or look in a mirror, even when trying to gain weight. Unhealthy habit.

Be: Be aware of your thoughts. Identify negative triggers like magazines or websites and avoid them.

Set: Set aside regular times to eat meals with family or support network in a peaceful & accepting space.

Examine: Examine your own attitudes, beliefs, prejudices & behaviors about food, weight, body image & health.

Don't: Don't hide from unhealthy beliefs, acknowledge them as unhealthy and replace with healthy thoughts.

Work: Work with family/support to identify extreme habits in dieting/exercise. They can see issues you may miss.

Try: Try to avoid stressing and worrying about what to wear, it can lead to a backslide into unhealthy habits.

Focus: Focus on what you like about your body instead of searching for flaws when you look in the mirror.

Make: Make a list of your positive qualities. Think of all the things you like about yourself.

Eat: Eat on a schedule. The body learns to ignore hunger, so eating on a schedule ensures you dont miss meals.

Avoid: Avoid criticizing children about weight and appearance. Focus on healthy eating and regular exercise.

Help: Help children accept and enjoy their bodies and encourage physical activity.

Don’t: Don’t use food as a reward or punishment; such behaviors set food as a potential weapon for control.

Acknowledge: Acknowledge when you criticize your own shape and replace negativity with positive self reflection.

Trust: Trust your children’s appetites. Dont try to limit their caloric intake, provide healthy options instead!

If: If you see troubling signs, discuss with your children the dangers of eating disorders or excessive exercise.

Try: Try to nourish your spirit with goals and achievement. Replace the empty hunger for beauty.

Prevention: Prevention programs can alter knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors associated with eating disorders.

Learn: Learn to trust yourself, accept yourself, love yourself & enjoy life again. It can be done!

Seek: Seek out people you find comfort in when you feel bad instead of focusing on food.

Focus: Focus on being healthy and on the good non-physical qualities that make you who you are.

Depression: Depression can be closely related to eating disorders. Addressing it and treating it in crucial.

Focus: Focus on the people that are a positive influence in your life.

Create: Create you own triggers when you stop eating or begin eating.

If: If you think you have an eating disorder - rule one: discuss with someone who cares. It is step 1!

Believe: Believe in yourself. Seek therapy and commit to it. Enjoy a hobby.

Have: Have self esteem. Don't keep to yourself. Talk to your family. Seek therapy. You are not alone.

You: You must talk to a counselor to determine the underlying emotional issues causing your disorder.

Daily: Positive daily affirmations in the mirror every morning may seem pointless at first but become powerful over time.

Somethings: Somethings difficult situations need someone to help you. This is one of those times. Ask for help.

Fennel: Fennel seeds can help relieve gas. Chew and swallow about half a teaspoon of the seeds after meal.

High-fat: High-fat diets may spark overeating and diminish reward from food.