How can I help her?

  • Lost Girl
    19 years ago

    Ok....My friend will probably kill me for writing this if she reads it but I am worried about her...

    I think one of my friends is becoming bulimic/anorexic (sorry for my ignorance, I don't know much about either of them).

    She used to always get lunch at school and she always had sweets. She never eats any more, and gives away
    any food I try to give her.

    She has also told me that she has made herself sick a few times, I'm so confused as to what to do....

    I know it's not a cry for attention, but I don't know whether to tell someone who could help her (but I don't think that I should interfere as I know how horrible it can be for the person), I just wish that I could be more helpful to her because I care so much about her and I really don't want her to feel that way anymore....

    Any ideas?

  • BleedingAngel
    19 years ago

    Hmm I'm sorry about your friend, I know what she is going through.....I have been suffering from eatingdisorders for two years now!!!
    I don't think that you should talk to her about it directly, cause that will only make her push you away!!! Poeple with eatingdisorders gets isolated, because others ask too may questions.....Just be there for her, make sure that she knows and in time, if she wants you to know, she will tell you herself!!! I don't know how serious it is or how thin she is, but try to give it a little time, maybe she will wake up and start eating again.....I know alot of girls who have tried it, but stopped them self after a few weeks!!!! That's my advice and many might disagree with me, then your are welcome to post it =0)
    I wish you and your friend the best.

    *Hugs Sabrina*

  • ♥CRIMSONxX♥
    19 years ago

    Does she refuse all food or just certain types of food, like sweets etc.? I have a friend like that, she used to always be stuffing herself (don't know how else to explain it) She used to have loads of sweets everyday, and you used to see her with food all the time, and she had obviously put on some weight, and now she doesnt seem to eat anything at all, she says she hates fruit and veg aswell, and i don't know how to help her either, you could try asking for advice from a member of your family, a teacher that you trust, or try a helpline, (i know it sounds a bit stupid but it might help!) Email me if you want, and we can talk! xxx

  • Lost Girl
    19 years ago

    She says she is fat, and that other people have said that, she isnt the skinniest person in the world but I love her just as she is....

    She is refusing to eat any food, and when she does it doesn't stay down for long. I know that she wants to eat because she says that she is hungry sometimes but then she says "oh i didn't mean that, I'm fine, I don't need food!"

    I don't wanna go around asking for help from people I know because it's not my buisness. I just keep checking if she is okay, I told her to tel me to get lost if I have gone to far and she seems okay with that...I just want her to be alright.

    Thanks for your suggestions....more would be great, thanks xxx