My friend is starving herself...?!
Question: My friend is starving herself and I'm trying really hard to get her to eat something but it's not working...what should I do ?
Answers: My friend is starving herself and I'm trying really hard to get her to eat something but it's not working...what should I do ?
Try to validate her feelings without criticizing her. Point out certain things that you like about her appearance and tell her those things will change if she starves herself. It is important to know though that most people with eating disorders do it for reasons other than weight loss. It is usually a way to feel in control of something when everything else feels out of control. Try to find out the real reason she is doing it. If it IS to lose weight maybe offer to join her in a healthy activity such as going to the gym and eating healthy together. Good luck!
Get others involved...tell her how much you care and talk to a psychiatrist or psychologist about it.
if you must..tell a trusted adult
she will most likely get mad at you...but it is worth it you would be saving her life!
she will forgive you with time..but right now the best way is to tell somebody (an adult NOT a friend) and let them help you to help her.
Let her know how much damage it does to her body, and eventually makes you look really sick. Try taking her to her favorite restaurant. If nothing works, sit her down and tell her how worried you are about her, tell her parents (if shes a minor)
Tell her to say this affirmation, preferably by a mirror. "It is safe to be me. I am wonderful just as I am. I choose to live. I choose joy and self-acceptance." Ten times twice a day for 1 week. Watch you will see a transformation with your friend.
you need to talk to her mom
definitely tell someone
her mother should know
this isnt good
i starved myself once and lost a stone very quickly but my mum got involved and now im happy so i recommend you tell her mum straight away!
talk to her and ask her wats going on and if she needs help. Or take her to a doctor
talk to her parents your parents, trusted people even teachers. As soon as possible. Then they can get involved and send her to a rehab center!
Why is she starving herself? If she is doing it to stay thin, I'll take her to a sushi buffet and let her see the glory of raw fishes! :)