how can i help?

Question

what can i do to help my sister. she thinks shes fat and she makes her self throw up occasionally. she made me promise not to tell anyone but i am so worried about her. she is 15 years old and she weighs 120. not the least bit fat. please what should i do. i need to help my sister

Answer 1

she is suffering from a psychological eating disorder take her to her gp

Answer 2

I know you don't want to betray your sister, but you need to persuade her to talk to someone. If she's really against telling your parents, then someone outside of your family who has experience of helping people in these situations would be best: a school councillor, a doctor or a teacher she trusts. She really does need to get help, and probably counselling. At her age, this isn't an uncommon thing, with hormones being all over the place, and her body changing quickly in a way she can't control with puberty - it may spring from these things as well as the Hollywood ideals thrust down her throat on the TV in papers and magazines etc. Bullimia and over-dieting can also be a way of people establishing a form of control in their lives, when the feel that things are out of their control. It is treatable, and she needs to know she has your support, but you need to get her to speak to someone who can help her get better. Good luck, and remember, you're being a good sister and it's not your fault.

Answer 3

You have to break your promise, for her sake. She may not speak to you for a while but the consequences of not doing anything will be worse. Tell your parents (they may already be worried about her) and try to persuade her to go to the doctor.

Answer 4

i know it is very hard to do and she may be angry at you for a long time. you must tell your parents. she needs to get help. Her teachers should be informed as well. My cousin had the same problem and it lasted for years but she is much better now. Do tell them. Good luck to you and your family.

Answer 5

By making you promise she knows she shouldn't be doing that. She really needs help... tell her that if she doesn't go to your parents then you are going to break your promise and tell them because you love her and don't want to see her "sick"... and then do it... she may be angry for a while but she will eventually thank you for it.. :o)

Answer 6

I think that you either need to tell your mom,dad,or anyone.So that she can go to counseling.Or if you are old enough get her counseling and tell her that you are taking her to a store and taking to a councilor that you have made appointments with.I had to go to counseling for something a long time ago for something but I don't remember anything accept that it worked.

Answer 7

PLEASE, PLEASE, Tell your parents so they can get help for her. Think! what will hurt YOU most ( your sister not talking to you for a while) or LOSING HER FOR GOOD. I don't mean to be hard but someone as to make you think for you as well as your sister. Good luck and PLEASE keep us informed. I am sure the other people who answer you would like to know how you get on. Your sister WILL thank you later I'm sure. xx

Answer 8

hi!
im sorry to hear that. many girls in my school do that, its upsetting. yu should get the doctor involved, before her health deteriates. i understand you, tell mum and dad, she will be found out sooner or later.
i hope everything will be ok..
i think that is called bulimia, or binge eating either or. tell anyone who can help....

Answer 9

Try and talk to somebody, like your parents or the doctor. She needs help.

Answer 10

It is very serious what your sister is doing & she is hurting her body in the process. You cannot keep this secret for her.
You must tell!