my sister has been obssesed with ehr weight. she eighs only 115 lbs. but she still says that she is fat. she is not skinny skinny (like nicole richie for example) and just now she started crying and siad "im sick" thats it. and she left and said that she is embarassed to talk about it. how should i approach her? what should i do? who should i call? my mom was there when all this happened..please help me somebody..im lost...
2007-01-07 15:55:59 · 4 answers · asked by BrbE 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Although depending on variables such as height and age, weight would be relative to her current condition. But since she identified her condition as problematic then perhaps she will be able to realize that and correct any malevolent behavior that she may have been taking. Also, is she eating meals normally or is she refusing to eat are questions to be taking into consideration. Or also if she follows a pattern of devouring mass quantities of food and then refuses to eat anything. That would be important to take note of. The involvement of your mother in this would be useful. If in fact she does have a disorder involving eating, most schools have counselors or psychologists on hand to deal with minor problems. If the situation is more serious, other measures may have to be taken.
The most important thing is to stay calm and don't make any dramatic accusations which may force her into seclusion any more so. Parental involvement is good for such things, although it may not be wanted by your sister.
2007-01-07 16:26:25 · answer #1 · answered by Drew K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its good that you care about your sister, and that you are taking action. the next time she starts talking about her weight, remind her that she isnt fat, and get her mind off of the subject. point out all the good things about her, do whatever it takes to make her smile. if you are afraid that she has developed an eating disorder, you need to ask her to be open and honest about it, and remind her the only reason you want to know is because you care about her. the next step after that, would be to get her some counseling. let her know you are there for her, and dont want to see her go through anything like this. ask her what you can do to help, you are being a good sister to her, that alone should help alot. i hope everything turns out ok
2007-01-08 00:16:06 · answer #2 · answered by superyduperymommy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down....you being frantic isn't going to help. You need to find what your sister means by "sick" because it's taken on many meanings to several people. If your mother was there ask her what she thinks. If mom doesn't know or whatever try to keep asking your sister. If she admitted she was "sick" that's a good sign, she wants to feel better but she doesn't know how. Most of all keep her close and make her laugh....that has helped my sister before.
2007-01-08 00:06:50 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look at your sister and be nice. Most eating disorders live for ten years and shrivel up and die a sad lonely death.
2007-01-08 00:53:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋