I have a friend who is not even fat and is anorexic........?

Question

My firend is 132 pounds, she's not that thin, and she's not that fat. My other friend and I just found out that she has not been eating for three weeks now, I am very scared for her, I talked to her, and to our teacher, and I made an appointment with the school physcologist. I told her she can die from it, but she doesn't listen to me.
I told her I was going to tell her parents, but she said if I do she will hate me my whole life, and will never talk to me, I don't know what to do, What should I do?!
And she looks awful, and thinks she is fat.

Answer 1

I think you have an obligation to inform her parents if they are so unobservant that they really don't know. They need to be aware that their daughter is sick, because anorexia is a serious disease. But do you have to be the one to tell? Can the school counselor intervene?

If you really want to help your friend, you must do something, even at the risk of angering her. Kids with eating disorders (and there are boys as well as girls) have a problem with the way they *perceive* themselves. When they look in the mirror they do not see what you or I see. You're right, anorexia can be fatal if left untreated. You have the right instincts. Do what has to be done. Good for you.

Answer 2

Well you can have a friend who could end up with serious medical problems or even die; or you can have a friend who may not like you for some time but well be better in the long run. Tell her parents ASAP!!

Answer 3

It doesn't matter if she says she will be mad at you for telling her parents, you have to tell them.
I had a friend who was like this, and I told her would you rather die?
I got counseling for her that made her eat, and I told her parents, she was made at me at first, but until this day, she thanks me for not letting her die, do what you think is right!

Answer 4

It might help her if you made a seperate appointment about the same time. Then she will know there is nothing to worry about.