My parents arent strong enough to deal with this (trust me) and me and my other sister are really worried, what can I do? She has a lot of the symptoms, and wont talk to us about it.... All I managed to get out of her is that she thinx she is fat n she wont quit until she gets to where she wants to be.... Plz help me, I dont know what to do!!!
2007-01-29 21:16:34 · 6 answers · asked by buttafly_biattch 4 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
As horrid as it is, if she's made up her mind to lose weight, it will be hard to get her to change it.
Just try to make her understand that the best way to do it is by eating healthily, not by eating as little as possible. Tell her that if you fast (stop eating) your body burns muscle, not fat, and you are left with hanging loose skin. Tell her that not eating will cause her skin to turn grey, her hair and sometimes even teeth to fall out, her nails to become brittle and blue, and a layer of downy hair to grow over her body - these things are 100% true, as it's what happens to the body when it is being starved.
Remind her that no-one likes a stick figure anyway (A funny phrase - 'Only a dog wants bone' LOL) and that she is beautiful - if she wants to lose a few pounds and it'll make her happy, of course you'll support it, but only if she's doing it the right way.
I hope that helps!
And good luck sweetie, it's very brave of you to look out for your sister like that, I know it's hard.
x
2007-01-29 21:30:14 · answer #1 · answered by Pebbles 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old is she? What is her weight now? When did she start? Does she try vomiting after every meal?
You know, when girls start doing it they probably won't listen to anyone, so you'll probably need a doctor. You can make her trust you and suggest that you help her (in losing weight) and then keep to a diet that will be enough in sustenance but not too heavy for her exhausted stomach. You need to determine how serious it is. If she refuses to eat at all try to make her drink water or tea with honey... At least. There's a chance she'll quit it herself, just because not everyone is strong enough to starve for so long.
Be very careful with her - it's essential to be her friend to make her speak openly about her problems, don't threaten that you'll tell your parents. For the first days at least. There's a chance it's not so serious as you think.
2007-01-30 05:51:02 · answer #2 · answered by Yana U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anorexia nervosa is one type of eating disorder. More importantly, it is also a psychological disorder. Anorexia is a condition that goes beyond out-of-control dieting. A person with anorexia initially begins dieting to lose weight. Over time, the weight loss becomes a sign of mastery and control.
The drive to become thinner is actually secondary to concerns about control and/or fears relating to one's body. The individual continues the endless cycle of restrictive eating often to a point close to starvation in order to feel a sense of control over the body. This cycle becomes an obsession, and is similar to any type of drug or substance addiction.
The individual can become seriously underweight, which can lead to depression and social withdrawal.
The individual can become irritable and easily upset, and have difficulty interacting with others.
Sleep can become disrupted and lead to fatigue during the day.
If your sister has these symtoms,well. I think it is time for you & your family to bring her for couselling. It is important that she receives help soon. All the best!
2007-01-30 05:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont be afraid to get REALLY involved.and if u r wrong by some LUCKY chance....your sister lives on and thinks u r apain in the ***...and if u r correct in ur beliefs....ur sister will get the help she may need and AGAIN will live on,just with a bit more love and support.both scenarios end up with your sister being loved and getting help.there is 1 REALLY bad scenario-she convinces u its all good...and u r over reacting.as a sibling,u have an advantage....u r not an authority figure.jump in and save her.try it alone at 1st.but if no progress in a week,tell ur mom-and explain y u know what u know-and b in room if they end up having 2 talk...u r the voice of reason.
2007-01-30 05:40:23 · answer #4 · answered by mike b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to enlighten her that beauty is not only skin deep, beauty is not related to person's weight.
Beauty is the true expression of health and vigor, for that, she will have to first care about physical health and not to protect her twisted version of beauty.
Tell her she is really looking disgusting and ugly in that skin and bone image. She need some meat and potato's to round some corners up.
2007-01-30 05:23:22 · answer #5 · answered by Bill H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to her, and pray for her. that's the only thing you can do..
2007-01-30 05:46:09 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋