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STARVED You may also encounter fear about the dangers of an eating disorder and what may happen to your daughter if she continues this destructive behavior. Remember that the Word of God says, "God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline" (2 Timothy 1:7). Ask God to help you step out of fear as He guides your steps during this time. In addition to anger and fear, anxiety can be a daily struggle as you deal with questions concerning the effects of the eating disorder on your daughter's life and future. Philippians 4:6-7 says, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, wi