Anorexia?.?!
Question: Anorexia!?!.!?
My friend has just admited to starving herself to one of my friends!. That friend told me!. I am so scared for her!. I don't think its too servere, but I don't know what to do!. Should I talk to her about it!? Should i tell her mom!? I am so worried that she is going to get skin deep into this!. I can't loose her!. Friends help friends, but I haven't been in a situation like this before!. Help!
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PLEASE NO STUPID ANSWERS-- this is serious to me!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
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If you think that it might be anorexia then be there for her, she's probably really upset if she's aware that it's a problem!. She probably doesn't know why she's doing it to herself because this is a coping mechanism!. There are probably deeper issues that she isn't aware of, especially if she's had a tramatic event in her life!. Just being there for her to talk to you could be more help than you could ever know!.
You should also tell a trusted adult that you think this is a problem for her so they can be aware and help her, but she won't get better untill she wants to!.
Also, don't try to force her to eat but encourage her!. I know that sounds rediculous, but people that don't know what they're doing usually hurt the situation more!. She would just start lying about eating or trying to purge!. Chances are that she wants to eat but it's too hard emotionally!. If she lies about food or weight don't take it personally!. It's the disorder trying to protect itself!.
PS!. Don't comment on her weight or tell her she looks sick!. Telling her she's skinny won't make her happier if she doesn't see it!. If she asks you try to stick to yes or no (no you're not fat, yes you're skinny) because it will never be enough no matter what you say!. Telling her she looks sick could be taken as a complement and make her get sicker!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
You should also tell a trusted adult that you think this is a problem for her so they can be aware and help her, but she won't get better untill she wants to!.
Also, don't try to force her to eat but encourage her!. I know that sounds rediculous, but people that don't know what they're doing usually hurt the situation more!. She would just start lying about eating or trying to purge!. Chances are that she wants to eat but it's too hard emotionally!. If she lies about food or weight don't take it personally!. It's the disorder trying to protect itself!.
PS!. Don't comment on her weight or tell her she looks sick!. Telling her she's skinny won't make her happier if she doesn't see it!. If she asks you try to stick to yes or no (no you're not fat, yes you're skinny) because it will never be enough no matter what you say!. Telling her she looks sick could be taken as a complement and make her get sicker!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I think you should talk to her first!. Go up to her and tell her that you don't think that she should put her body through this type of pain!. Tell her that she is perfect the way she is!. If after that she doesn't stop, the talk to your mom about it and tell her to talk to her mom!. People like this don't need you yelling at them and telling them they are wrong!. all they need is a friend!. Just give lots of support and don't let it get out of hand!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I would talk to her and see if you can help her!. Ask her if it would be okay to tell her mom and see if you can do something together so something bad doesn't happen!. I konw she means a lot to you!. Ask her why she's doing this and why are you making these bad choices!? No offence to her, she's just probably really stressed!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
OMFG talk to your school counselor, or a grownup that you're close to (like your mom or dad or someone) and talk to them about this!.Www@Answer-Health@Com