Which kind of carer are you?

As food plays a key role in life and social interactions, eating disorders impact on relationships. In our experience, the responses by carers, described below, are NATURAL and TYPICAL reactions to eating disorder symptoms. These are INSTINCTIVE reactions in a concerned and frightened carer but RECOGNISING yourself in the animal metaphors depicted may ultimately improve your rapport and connection with Edi. Chapter 9 goes on to explain how to put these traits to a more productive and beneficial use.