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Why You Can’t “Reason” Someone Out of an Eating Disorder (A Psychiatrist Explains)

When you suspect an eating disorder, what do you actually say, and what does real intervention look like? In this excerpt, Dr. Lauren Ozbolt, a psychiatrist specializing in eating disorders, explains why the approach depends on who you’re talking to: your child vs. a friend or coworker. Dr. Ozbolt breaks down why eating disorders can feel “rational” in every area of life except this one, and why you can’t talk someone out of it with gentle, touchy-feely language. With your own child, she argues, parents have a unique role and leverage: early intervention, clear boundaries, and immediate changes that protect health and safety. She also shares key warning signs parents should watch for beyond weight loss — like extreme distress when routines are disrupted, using exercise to avoid family meals, and sudden “restriction in disguise” (going gluten-free, vegan, or cutting entire food groups without a long-held belief driving it). If something feels off, trust your instincts — early intervention matters. Watch the full episode here:    • Eating Disorders in Kids: A Psychiatrist’s...