Approaching The Subject Of Anorexia

by Sarah
( Kent UK)

I've recently met a man whom I feel very close to. He is sensitive, kind and loving. He has eaten in front of me twice in the six weeks I have known him. He often says that he's always cold, he runs 6 miles each morning before work and never has anything in his tummy. He sayd it makes him feel too heavy when he runs.

All of these clues he offers to me - he has patchy yellowish and mottled skin which I believe could be a contributing factor. He sleeps no more that 4 hours each night.

I want to help him, but fear of acknowledgement and broaching the subject of anorexia will drive him away. I don't know what to do.

I am trying to come to terms with the fact that, at this moment in time, I should just support him emotionally and perhaps approach the subject when we have known each other longer.

He is 42 and I'm 40. For the first time in my life, I have met someone who is my equal. However, I worry that this disease will be too much for a relationship.

Please help
Sarah x

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