this girl in my school is anorexic and i know about it and she is also bulimic
what can i do to help her???? she isnt even fat!!!!!!!!!!
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Most eating disorders are not really about weight, there are deeper issues under the surface. Here are some links that give some indepth infomation on how to help loved ones with an eating disorder:
http://www.mirror-mirror.org/applove.htm...
http://www.remudaranch.com/index.php/new...
http://www.newrealitiescan.com/what_do_i...There are more on google but those looked to be some of the better ones. You may also want to tell her parents and help with an intervention. Above all be there for her, she will need a great deal of support to start the recovery process. What ever you do I believe that you have taken the first big step with helping her recover by wanting to help her. Good luck to you!
Best think you can do is tell her parents. So they can get her therapy.
you can't be anorexic and bulemic at the same time. If she's starving she's anorexic, if she eats then throws it up, she's bulemic. If you really want to help, talk to her family and arrange an intervention so she can get some help at a clinic.
You need to tell a school counselor right away. If you know the girl as a friend, you should also talk to her parents.The girl may get mad at you, but don't let it bother you. You're paying that price in order to do what's right.
Well, do you know her well, or is she just a girl at school? People with eating disorders try to keep them very very secret, so if you don't know her well, you might just drive her away. Also, if you don't know her, you're assuming that what you've heard is true, and whether or not the rumor is true, it's just going to make things worse. But if you are really worried then I suggest that you talk to your school nurse or counselor, and then they can take it from there. If you know her well, it would still be a good idea to speak to the school nurse/counselor. But you can also talk to her privately, and let her know that you're worried about her. Even if she brushes you off or gets angry, just tell her that as a true friend you want the best for her. If she is in denial and truly does have an eating disorder, as you've mentioned, don't threaten her or force her to eat (well, don't do that anyway, but you know what I mean). but be very kind and gentle about it and encourage her to eat. You may also need to talk with her parents if they don't already know. It is good that you are concerned. Too many people either don't notice or think that eating disorders are a good way to lose weight, when in reality they pose serious health risks, and even death sometimes.
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