If you’re concerned about someone with eating disorder then it's important to encourage them to seek treatment as quickly as possible so as to ensure that they have best chance of recovery. But treatment is  only one of the aspects of recovery journey, there are ways outside of your loved ones treatment programs that you can play an important role in helping them get better.

General tips for supporting someone

• Identify that you are not to blame.

• Acknowledge to your loved one that they shouldn't blame

• Find out how distressing the illness is for your loved one.

• Educate yourself and others about eating disorders wherever you can.

• Ask your loved one how they are feeling and what thought do they have, rather than assuming.

• Try avoiding talks like discussing weight, shape, food and diets in front of them.

• Make your loved one confident by affirming that recovery is possible and things will change for better.

Sources: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/support-someone-else/tips-for-supporting-somebody-with-an-eating-disorder/