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Eating disorder support 'desperately' needed by families fighting the mental health condition


Melbourne mum Sarah has been supporting her 18-year-old daughter to recover from anorexia nervosa for the past seven years, with help from Sarah's dad Glenn.


Caring for Elise is a 24/7 job – Sarah is constantly monitoring her daughter, making sure she eats six meals a day, that she's not secretly exercising in her room or sneaking out for a run at night.


There are times when Elise is so distressed, she needs to be physically restrained to protect her from self-harm.



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