On two different occasions I noticed something about my best friend. We spent a day out last week. She made us breakfast before we left, I didn't notice a huge portion, she claimed how "stuffed" she was and after we finished, before we headed out, she excused herself to brush her teeth. I waited and waited, decided to head out to the car. She comes out of the house with something on her shirt, looked like she spilled something but we didn't eat or drink anything that looked like the spot on her shirt. The night before she said something like "we could be skinny if we vomited like them" speaking about certain celebrities. She went in and changed her top and I still didn't think anything of it until last night when we went out to dinner. She ate and ate, but so did I. Again, she mentioned vomiting! She excused herself to the bathroom before leaving, in there for a very long time. Made mention of it being a nice restroom cuz "the kitchen is next to it so no one can hear in there
2006-08-19 12:28:37 · 6 answers · asked by Tammy L 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I should add that she is not overweight and we're both 33. I hadn't given it a second thought before last night's dinner. We've been the best of friends for 22 yrs. We get together once a week and always order takeout on our night together. I'll have to keep a watchful eye and will definitely mention it to her if I notice any "signs". Thanks for your answers, I didn't want to mention it to anyone I know, for we know the same people.
2006-08-19 12:54:05 · update #1
Yes, it sounds alot like Bulimia Nervosa. You need to talk to her. Tell her that you know what she has been up to, and that it is no good. Tell her that it is another form of hurting herself, and it can cause several problems in the future: poor enamel, loss of period/infertility, malnutrition, poor eyesight, hair loss, ect... At the end of the conversation, tell her that you will always be there for her if she needs to talk. Give it a week. If nothing has changed and you are still noticing the same signs or if they have gotten worse, then you need to tell her parents, teacher or trusted adult. DO NOT ARGUE with her. This can cause more of a need to induce vomiting. If she gets angry with you, and tells you that you are not a true friend for asking her this, and she doesn't want to talk to you then IMMEDIATLY tell a trusted adult of you suspicions. NOTHING is worth having a friend die, not even a secret. Good Luck. Hope all goes well.
2006-08-19 12:43:00 · answer #1 · answered by razorblade_love 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That sounds like it, alright! I've done a huge amount of research on bulimia (tons of projects, and also just general interest . . . )
Tell a trusted adult. Talk to her, and tell her you're worried about her. My email's neverland987@hotmail.com if u want more info
2006-08-19 19:43:38 · answer #2 · answered by Girl With Kaleidescope Eyes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her. confront her about what you think she's doing, and ask her if it's true. if it is, then suggest going to therapy. In any case, stick by her side, she might be going through a really rough time.
2006-08-19 20:03:09 · answer #3 · answered by Israely Jew 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like it. Why don't you ask her and tell her how bad it could be for her health.
2006-08-19 19:41:58 · answer #4 · answered by petesdarkangel 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like it to me. Sticky situation - but if you can, you may want to ask her about it. Good luck.
2006-08-19 19:34:47 · answer #5 · answered by Shibi 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
YOUR SO right it could very well be that.
2006-08-19 19:33:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋