i am so worried i dont kno wut to do?

Question

my friend i think she has a eating disorder
she always vomits after she eats and ive seen her do it and she always says she just doesnt feel well so she has to puke but idk shes getting really thin and i told her mom and she doesnt really do anything about it and im getting really worried

Answer 1

Your friend has bulemia.

An estimated 1.1 percent to 4.2 percent of females have bulimia nervosa in their lifetime. Symptoms of bulimia nervosa include:

Recurrant episodes of binge eating, characterized by eating an excessive amount of food within a discrete period of time and by a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode
Recurrent inappropriate compensatory behavior in order to prevent weight gain, such as Self-induced vomiting or misuse of laxatives, diuretics, enemas, or other medications (purging); fasting; or excessive exercise
The binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behaviors both occur, on average, at least twice a week for 3 months
Self-evaluation is unduly influenced by body shape and weight
Because purging or other compensatory behavior follows the binge-eating episodes, people with bulimia usually weigh within the normal range for their age and height. However, like individuals with anorexia, they may fear gaining weight, desire to lose weight, and feel intensely dissatisfied with their bodies. People with bulimia often perform the behaviors in secrecy, feeling disgusted and ashamed when they binge, yet relieved once they purge.

Binge-Eating Disorder


Community surveys have estimated that between 2 percent and 5 percent of Americans experience binge-eating disorder in a 6-month period. Symptoms of binge-eating disorder include: Recurrent episodes of binge eating, characterized by eating an excessive amount of food within a discrete period of time and by a sense of lack of control over eating during the episode

Treatment Strategies

Eating disorders can be treated and a healthy weight restored. The sooner these disorders are diagnosed and treated, the better the outcomes are likely to be. Because of their complexity, eating disorders require a comprehensive treatment plan involving medical care and monitoring, psychosocial interventions, nutritional counseling and, when appropriate, medication management. At the time of diagnosis, the clinician must determine whether the person is in immediate danger and requires hospitalization.

The primary goal of treatment for bulimia is to reduce or eliminate binge eating and purging behavior. To this end, nutritional rehabilitation, psychosocial intervention, and medication management strategies are often employed. Establishment of a pattern of regular, non-binge meals, improvement of attitudes related to the eating disorder, encouragement of healthy but not excessive exercise, and resolution of co-occurring conditions such as mood or anxiety disorders are among the specific aims of these strategies. Individual psychotherapy (especially cognitive-behavioral or interpersonal psychotherapy), group psychotherapy that uses a cognitive-behavioral approach, and family or marital therapy have been reported to be effective.

Psychotropic medications, primarily antidepressants such as the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have been found helpful for people with bulimia, particularly those with significant symptoms of depression or anxiety, or those who have not responded adequately to psychosocial treatment alone. These medications also may help prevent relapse. The treatment goals and strategies for binge-eating disorder are similar to those for bulimia, and studies are currently evaluating the effectiveness of various interventions.


Remember that this is a serious disorder, and something should be done about it!!!

Answer 2

Hi hon,
If you are worried about your friend having an eating disorder and you believe that her mom doesn't do anything try telling your mom about it that way your mom can talk to your friends mom. Sometimes it is hard for a parent to admit that their child is sick. I know I used to be there myself. If you think that still doesn't work talk to your friend and ask your friend to go to a dr's to get checked out then you can talk to her dr if your friend allows you to go with her. I hope this helps take care and god bless bye

Answer 3

Call a toll free number like Anorexia and Bulimia Crisis. [phone]. STD Hotline. [phone] ...smhp.psych.ucla.edu/hotline.htm
Tell more people who care, not her friends or yours, at your age it becomes hurtful gossip very quickly. Talk to counsellors, clergy, call 911 if she faints that will get her the doctor alerted.
Keep caring but don't blame your self for not being able to rescue your friend, do what you can and I agree with the lady who suggested you talk to your mom.

Answer 4

Just try to give her moral support. Hopefully she will get help before it's too late. How old is she? If you two are in school, you can report it to a teacher. They have to respond to comments about those issues. She might hate you, but I'd rather have my friend hate me and be alive than die on me.

Answer 5

Give her a book on eating disorders, persuade her to see a doctor. If she doesn't want to do that you may be able to get her to call a crisis hotline.

Answer 6

She sounds like she is bulimic. She needs help! She needs to see a doctor! YOu are a good friend. Perhaps you can try to educate her regarding this eating disorder! Good luck to you and your friend!

Answer 7

talk to a school counselor about it. they are obligated to look into health issues of the students.

also, is she has other adult family members, talk to them about it. You can also call social services and have them check on her; as long as she is a minor, they are obligated to make sure she is okay.

Answer 8

consult a DOC