My child is anorexic! Found out by yahoo answers!?

You don't ground an 18 year old! And you don't ground a person for an illness!!!

Don't confront your child either, you invaded your 18 year old's privacy by reading what was on the computer.

If you truly want to help your child, EDUCATE yourself on Anorexia as much as possible. ANOREXIA IS NOT about food - You will find that it is a REACTION of a CONTROL ISSUE.

Help your child, by letting go of the 18 year old who is a young adult now. If your young adult wanted you to know, "they" or more to the point- he or she- would have told you awhile back. We all love our children dearly, but there comes a time when they have to make their own way and their own decisions, we guide and help when asked, we can't take over, or they'll never learn how to live their own lives.

I'm sorry you may not like what I have to say, it's the truth and sometimes we don't want to hear it.

Well, considering you just asked this question on 'your child's' account, they're going to find out you know anyway. Just talk to them about it and be supportive. Encourage them to eat better, and offer healthy options. Anorexics are concerned about their weight and so will not eat anything unhealthy or high in fat, but while recovering can handle light and healthy meals instead. Don't ground them, but do ask to know their eating habits, maybe even suggest a food journal

Don't ground them but definitely confront them and tell them tht ur there for them. Don't be mad or yell at them. Get them help and yes limit how much they go out. Make it a rule that they must be home for family lunches or dinners. U need to show them tht ur there to help and support them in getting healthier. They may at first seem defensive bt they will soon thank u when they r all better.

Your "child" but you keep using the plural "they". Make up your mind.

Like omg. Yes, doctors are on Yahoo! Answers so they can treat your child's anorexia over the internet instantly.