How can I help a friend with a eating disorder?

Cassie L · #1 (**permalink**) 12-24-2008, 02:50 AM

My friend has a eating disorder.She always throws up. Im scared she is gonna be sent to the hospital. She says she dosen't care what people think anymore. She just wants to be skiny. She is kinda skinny but she dosen't think she is. Im really scared I dont want to lose her. Please help me.

Bugs Bunny · #2 (**permalink**) 01-19-2009, 05:28 AM

I understand your worry and frustration. Unfortunately, the only thing you can do is be there for emotional support..She needs to go a doctor for diagnosing and treatment, quickly.

sara · #3 (**permalink**) 05-23-2009, 05:42 PM

i know how u can help her but she might not like you for a while.start off by telling a school psychologist. if he can talk to her and maybe find the reason shes doing this, then things MIGHT clear up. eating disorders are very tricky.another thing to do if that doesnt work is to let a guidence counselor know what she is doing, and have them call the parents. the parents should then confront her about her issue and get her the proper help. i suggest you do this asap, eating disorders can really fcuk up your life once you get older. the effects last a lifetime. major health problems like heart problems, stomach ulcers, and disrupted hormones and reproductive difficulties could spring up in her future if she does not get help.its nice to see how concerned u are for ur friend. good luck!