I think my friend isn't eating and I wanna talk to a teacher that i completely trust. She has been showing symtoms...hiding food...rapid wieght loss...baggy clothing...over exercising. When do I talk to him? What exactly do I say? How do I say it? and most importantly will he be able to help me help her??
2006-11-22 06:40:23 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
I think you should go talk to a your guidance counsaler about this....tell them exactly what you just said in this question....tell them how you feel and try confronting your friend and find out what she thinks.....but make sure you tell whomever really quickly it might be serious....just say i have this friend who seems like shes not eating well has had excesive weight loss and etc....dotn be scared your doing the right thing.
2006-11-22 06:44:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a difficult situation for you, and i know that your looking out for your mate. Which is a good thing. If you can't find a teacher you completely trust, get in touch with Child-line: 0800 1111. My mate use to keep over-exercising and I knew exactly what she was doing and i suggested to ring Child line to help her with her emotions, and they were really kind and helped her all the way. And, you can also look at the Eating Disorders Association. Look it up on your latest Yellow Pages book. He is not alone. And, let him know your supporting him all through the way. Good luck!
2006-11-22 14:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by JackTheRipperDude!_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes i think you should tell someone you completely trust before it gets worst. Talk to the trusted somebody in private, and tell them about your friend and her problem, and that you really want to help her. Once you tell the teacher, you should arrange a meeting with you, the teacher, the guidance counselor, your friend, and her parents. Get her into a rehab program and to see a therapist/psychologist to help her get through this. She may hate you for telling someone, but she'll forgive you because by doing this, you're basically saving her life. Good luck!
2006-11-22 14:47:03 · answer #3 · answered by [xo♥ox] 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the fact that you care so much for your friend is commendable, and I say HOORAY for you, now to your problem,keep in mind that the teacher you are confiding in is much older than you and they will know what to do, if it is a eating disorder that you are describing, their is help available and your teacher will know who to contact, tell your teacher exactly as you stated in your question, don't leave out any details, express your concerns calmly, and above all, talk to your teacher privately without anyone else around and do this as soon as possilble, after all I suspect your friend is in need of medical help and certainly will not hold out under present conditions, and she probably doesn't realize she has a problem! GOOD LUCK!!
2006-11-22 15:06:50 · answer #4 · answered by trekkie1972566 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keep it to the point, you think your friend has an eating disorder and that she might need professional help, after that just be supportive of her and hopefully she will be able to heal from this. Do not be suprised if she doesnt talk to you for a while. Accepting that you need help is the first, and most difficult step to take, be patient and be there for her no matter what...
2006-11-22 14:42:28 · answer #5 · answered by rufnready 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Speak to your friend first about your concerns rather than go behing her back as she wont apprechiate it especially if she wont accept the fact she has a problem grab some leaflets from a medical centre for her if she has an eating disorder it involves medical services if you have no success with her speak to her mom
2006-11-22 14:52:01 · answer #6 · answered by sammie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well the best fing to do is tell sum1.u cnt hide it n ur friend seems seriously ill u cnt let it continue because ur friend needs help and u need to also comfort ur friend.did u wacth home n away da same fing happened to a girl n only to she was coughin out blood and had gone into hospital that her friend she'd enough is enough and told somewhere.even tho ur friend might not be happey with u that u have told some1 but its better dat u help them then sumfink seriuos happenin 2 them n u will neva forgive ur self 4 not gettin help ASAP.i hope my advice has helped n i wud lyk 2 no wat happens.gd luck
2006-11-22 14:54:10 · answer #7 · answered by Mwenya M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your parents or a guidance counselor. An adult needs to know what is going on so the proper help can be found. Leave it to the adults.
2006-11-22 14:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by party_pam 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It doesn't have to be a teacher you talk to. Just talk to a trusted adult that you really trust and can talk to. They will help you with how and what to say to your friend.
2006-11-22 14:44:56 · answer #9 · answered by *be_23* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have the exact problem with a close friend of mine and someone told her parents...she is getting better but is still down to only one meal a day. you MUST tell someone, at first maybe you dont want to mention your friends name to your teacher but eventually someone needs to know. your friend might not realise it right away but you will be saving their life and they WILL thank you later. GOOD LUCK
2006-11-22 14:44:58 · answer #10 · answered by swimfan8856 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋