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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Op here. I’m not going to describe specifics because I’m not willing to risk this kid being recognized.

Thanks for the helpful responses. I really only want to hear from people who may have experienced something similar and how you handled it.

And FYI: yes, I’ve talked to dd and yes, I’ve been in therapy.

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I have a female teen with an eating disorder that involves only sensory avoidance and anxiety about feeling sick after eating certain foods. I am sure when she goes to friend's houses or out to eat with friends that people notice she does not eat much. OP I would be livid if a parent raised this with me. I would be even angrier if you told a school counselor. Like wth would they do? I'd say mind your own business, help your own kid be healthy. My kid's friends don't know she has anxiety about
foods that are unknown to her, so I am sure they have opinions. Moms see a lot. What I wish is they'd see my kid has a normal body weight, is active in sports and eats well when she has food in her tolerance area. I think it is weird you won't share what red flags.

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Is there a reason that her friends don't know? Some kids don't want to share vulnerability, but if her friends are safe, it could be helpful for her to just have it in the open a bit. And feel it's ok to be not ok with this. Could take some time if she's the one in resistance, but is there a chance that you are not comfortable talking about it?

Would you consider having a discreet conversation with her closest friends parents just to mention to them? So your daughter can feel comfortable in their homes, and that it's okay for her to be her, just exactly as she is? Concerned looks are probably not too helpful for the anxiety. As a mom who frequently had a lot of girls in the house, i would want to have some food available that she would be comfortable to eat if possible! Everyone's kids have stuff going on. Can be a village. [/quote]

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