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I hope that others here will have some suggestions for you.
But it sounds like it's time to start talking to the professionals. Her doctor for one, but use your doctor to pursue help with someone who understands body issues and eating disorders.
I'm not an expert but I doubt that scare tactics would ever work. She needs support and understanding and professional help.
~Christopher Robin to Pooh
The worst thing for a mom to do for a child with an ED is to badger them. My mom would badger me about my eating habits and it just made things worse. I'd suggest not trying to scare her either. The best thing is to constantly be there for her. Because of circumstances, my mom is hardly ever there for me and that doesn't help me at all. Be there for her and make it clear that if she wants to open up to you about what she's struggling with that you are there and will always love her no matter what. I'll also suggest that you have healthy food and little to no junk food in the house. When I am somewhere with no junk food and only healthy choices I feel better and more likely to eat without binging. Make sure she has regular checkups with the doctor. IBS or other digestive problems are just one result of laxative abuse. Your body becomes dependent upon them... Since I am not healed I cannot say what will work, especially since I'm not her. But I hope this helps and feel free to contact me. If your daughter would like someone to talk to about her ED, I'm willing to be a helpful friend. Good luck! I'll be praying for your daughter!
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