Where to hide a secret camera

Mojisola

gwen80 wrote: »

We'll have to agree to disagree. I wouldn't use a camera hidden or otherwise and there would definitely be no locks.

How would you deal with the situation, then?

paulineb_2

Locking cupboards or a fridge wouldnt be any big deal in my view, when someone is in bed they are in bed, I dont get up at 2am to eat.

Also this may sound a bit ridiculous but if someone is eating all your food, Id buy less of it to have around.

Mojisola

paulineb wrote: »

Locking cupboards or a fridge wouldnt be any big deal in my view, when someone is in bed they are in bed, I dont get up at 2am to eat.

Also this may sound a bit ridiculous but if someone is eating all your food, Id buy less of it to have around.

But that doesn't solve the problem of someone in the family possibly having an eating disorder - if the cupboards are locked at night, the person won't suddenly be cured of their disorder.

paulineb_2

Well, what are the family going to do once they have outed the person responsible for doing the nocturnal eating?

Im presuming that this is to get them help? They wont be cured of the disorder as soon as they find out who it is either, its not going to be a quick fix although Im sure the OP already knows that

Its been going on for 18 months now? Why not try and do something about this sooner.

rach13

Why not just hide the bread?

Mojisola

paulineb wrote: »

Well, what are the family going to do once they have outed the person responsible for doing the nocturnal eating?

Im presuming that this is to get them help?

Yes.......................

anniemf2508

rach13 wrote: »

Why not just hide the bread?

tried that, so they then went on to the orther foods i mentioned

anniemf2508

paulineb wrote: »

Well, what are the family going to do once they have outed the person responsible for doing the nocturnal eating?

Im presuming that this is to get them help? They wont be cured of the disorder as soon as they find out who it is either, its not going to be a quick fix although Im sure the OP already knows that

Its been going on for 18 months now? Why not try and do something about this sooner.

once i know what i'm dealing with, we'll go from there with whatever solution it needs.

gwen80

Mojisola wrote: »

How would you deal with the situation, then?

My approach would have probably been something like:

1. Think of who is most likely to be taking/eating the food. The OP has already done this and has concluded that it's most likely to be her daughter.
2. I'd probably keep a closer eye on her behaviour, general eating habits and see if I could pick up any clues....does she go to the bathroom shortly after every meal...has her mood changed...is she still doing the same things she used to...anything.
3. I'd maybe have a few chats with her generally 'Is everything ok? Are there any problems at the moment? You know you can talk to me about anything, don't you?' etc.
4. After a few of those, if nothing was forthcoming, I'd have a conversation along the lines of 'I've noticed there is food going from the kitchen at night? Are you still hungry at night? Do you think you could be eating in your sleep?'
5. Still nothing maybe same conversation again, but with 'You know if you had any issues with food or otherwise, you could talk to me don't you'

Basically I'd take a very softly, softly approach. I definitely wouldn't view it as stealing, if they're my children they can have whatever food they like. I would look to work on the relationship and by offering love, support and patience I would hope in time they would feel comfortable enough to speak to me.

Mojisola

gwen80 wrote: »

My approach would have probably been something like:

1. Think of who is most likely to be taking/eating the food. The OP has already done this and has concluded that it's most likely to be her daughter.
2. I'd probably keep a closer eye on her behaviour, general eating habits and see if I could pick up any clues....does she go to the bathroom shortly after every meal...has her mood changed...is she still doing the same things she used to...anything.
3. I'd maybe have a few chats with her generally 'Is everything ok? Are there any problems at the moment? You know you can talk to me about anything, don't you?' etc.
4. After a few of those, if nothing was forthcoming, I'd have a conversation along the lines of 'I've noticed there is food going from the kitchen at night? Are you still hungry at night? Do you think you could be eating in your sleep?'
5. Still nothing maybe same conversation again, but with 'You know if you had any issues with food or otherwise, you could talk to me don't you'

Basically I'd take a very softly, softly approach. I definitely wouldn't view it as stealing, if they're my children they can have whatever food they like. I would look to work on the relationship and by offering love, support and patience I would hope in time they would feel comfortable enough to speak to me.

I think all this has already been done.