i recently wrote a question coz i thought my baby sis has an eating disorder, and someone said i should take her out to dinner and see if she eats or not, well, i did, and she ate and all but then she went to the bathroom straight away and she came back and her eyes looked a little red? i really dont want to confront her because i think even if i do i think she's just going to deny it. so what do i do now, im still not sure if she does have an eating disorder or not.
2006-09-17 17:13:42 · 16 answers · asked by skater2930 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
P.S she's only 14 but i dont wanna tell my parents coz they wont get it, and im only 16.
2006-09-17 17:19:46 · update #1
Tell your parents, this is too much for you to worry about by yourself!!
2006-09-17 17:15:35 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a very serious problem. DO NOT handle this on your own whether you think she is or not sure just tell an adult. Your parents need to know NOW. Tell the school nurse they will make a call to your parents. Do some research on the internet so you have some information for your parents and plus you may learn some ways of dealing w/this yourself, your family thru this and your sister. When you see your sister in the mornings or whenever just once in awhile mention that she looks good or wow..your hair looks nice today. Alot of the times an eating disorder isnt always about thinking your fat, its feeling out of control and this is one way she feels in control and no body can stop of that. Counseling might be needed but for any reason or the source of help needs to be addressed and you are not to do it yourself. Hey, I wouldnt listen to my bro.
2006-09-17 17:34:11 · answer #2 · answered by Ivory_Flame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others that said to tell your parents. Despite what you may think, your parents will likely "get it." They were teenagers too, at one time, and had to deal with many of the same situations that you may be dealing with now.
Don't be afraid to tell them, and don't be afraid to confront your sister (in a gentle way). The longer the cycle goes on, the harder it will be to break.
I don't mean to repeat myself, but do tell your parents. Or, at the very least, talk to a school guidance counselor, and they can contact your parents. You're 16 years old, and something like this shouldn't be a burden you carry on your shoulders alone.
Good luck to you.
2006-09-17 17:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Kalasyra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should tell your parents pronto. They can tale her to the Dr and get her checked out. In most cases people with eating disorders have low iron or what they call anemic. She needs help if she has an eating disorder and she needs your help whether she admits it or not. Good Luck and I hope everything works out for you both.
2006-09-17 17:19:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting some of her freinds involved in this and have them subtley push the issue with her,if they tell you yes then you need to not worry about how she will feel if you say something, just do it and get her help, if you worry about how she will feel toward you then later you might not have a sister to talk to, ask her freinds or just come out and tell her you are worried and you want to know.
2006-09-17 17:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to take a girl-friend out to dinner with you and your sis and have her gto to the bathroom with your sis. Then your friend can tell you if she has an eating disorder or not.
2006-09-17 17:17:21 · answer #6 · answered by Cheez-It 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES she does i know because i was one like her i would eat everyhthing that was on my plate then go right to the bathroom and throw up . YOU SHOULD confront her but in a good way yes she will deny it but do it it will save her life my sister saved mine
2006-09-17 17:19:08 · answer #7 · answered by computer_girl27 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to confront her. Tell her you are worried about her, and let her know she can trust you and you won't hold anything against her. Stuff happens. Hey that's life...tell her that!
Then both of you tell your parents together. You're a great brother.
2006-09-17 17:21:42 · answer #8 · answered by sparkle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow, what a great brother.
I would first go to your mother or father about it. See what they think, but don't take too much time with it, get her help right away before it escalates. Possibly a therapist at first.
She'll be mad at first but she will thank you in hindsight.
Good Luck to you and your sister!
2006-09-17 17:18:10 · answer #9 · answered by Rx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to go to your parents if she is under 18. She needs to get help or else this will get out of control. If she is over 18, you need to get her information to get help and tell her you love her and want to see her get help so she is happy. You need to confront her with love.
2006-09-17 17:16:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋