does she have an eating disorder?

Question

i think my baby sister (who is 14) might have an ating disorder, she lives with my dad and i live with my mom, i havent seen her in about two months but just yesterday when i saw her i could have sworn she looked atleast 10-15 lbs skinnier, she also had circles around her eyes like she cries alot, i would talk to her about it but i dont know anything about eating disorders, but im so concerned about her

Answer 1

Your sister sounds like she is bothered by something, it could be an eating disorder, although dark circles isn't something I think of in a list of symptoms, 14 year old girls can also be very emotional, would it be possible for you to spend more time with her? Or if you don't want to talk to your Dad about it right now, maybe one of her friends, possibly an older one? If you two go to the movies or something like that you would see for yourself if she is eating, that would rule that out. Maybe part of the problem is that she misses you and your Dad, Maybe you could e-mail her more often, If you see signs that this is continuing or becoming worse you should talk to your Dad and Mom. Best of luck to you and your sister.

Answer 2

Do some research on-line re: eating disorders and talk to her about it. You should also talk to either your Mom or Dad, or both. Hopefully one of them will try to intervene and get her help if she indeed is suffering from an eating disorder.

If you are sure that she has a problem like that, then she absolutely needs help - a.s.a.p.

If she does not have an eating disorder, she may well have some other medical problem. Perhaps it is more noticeable to you because when you see the change, it is more drastic than if you lived in the same household.

Either way, give her love and support.

Answer 3

You know enough to be concerned, and now you need to act. If you want "proof," buy her a candy bar, or take her out to eat. If she refuses to eat, or pushes her food around and "pretends" to eat something, simply tell her you are worried about her and want to help. If she eats, then quickly goes to the restroom and returns looking a little pale, say the same thing. Maybe she will open up about what is troubling her. If not, you will have a valid story to tell Dad, Mom, a grandparent, a school counselor, or a hotline. Good Luck - and don't wait.

Answer 4

Do some research on disorders so that you know what you're dealing with. It sounds like she might have one. Talk to your dad about it, and then you should both confront her. She could be crying out for help.

Answer 5

Weight loss can also be from depression , or stress, or other emotional problems. It does not necessarily mean it's an eating disorder, but she may need some help in any case. Hope she does okay!

Answer 6

you need to talk to her. find a way. dont say, do you have an eating disorder, but talk about if she has any problems w/ people, school, or something else. at 14, life is really tough! she needs someone there for her!

Answer 7

All that's so sad. Eating disorders are very common. Maybe it's not an eating disorder maybe she depressed about it and she should really seak help! I'm concerned about her.

Answer 8

maybe you can talk to your dad about it or look it up online about certain signs, like google it or something. but yeah dont be afraid its good that your worried for her. if she gets mad at you, dont fret it and keep trying. u dont want to see her seriously hurt herself. good luck!
-alyssa <3

Answer 9

Talk to your sister and don't hesitate. You 're her sister. she may trust you. This could be drugs, hurry' don't be naive.

Answer 10

i think she does
but still talk to her she mite like your comfort
maybe she is having some problems and has no one to talk to