I think my friend might be anorexic?

Question

Well, sometimes she doesnt eat lunch. She has a very bad body image, and calls herself fat. Also, her periods are off. She had bad cramps and nausea and vomiting and her periods are always really long. PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Answer 1

If she's overly thin contact her parents or a therapist they can help her. Trust your instincts if she ends up dying you'll regret not helping her. Also realize she may be looking for attention, but if she is overly thin find help and trust your instincts.

Answer 2

I have fought anorexia all of my life. I quit eating all together and I lost a lot of weight. I got sick and stayed sick all of the time. I was very fatigued all the time. I passed out a lot. I became anemic. My periods started being irregular. I quit having them all together. You need to get her some help before it's too late just in case it is anorexia before a lot of other health problems arise.

Answer 3

She very well could be, especially if she's been losing weight. Talk to her mom or a school counselor. They can help. And make sure to tell her that she's not fat. I always found it best to tell friends that I'd kill to have bodies like theirs, and not all of them were smaller than me (I used to be sickeningly thin and was not anorexic or bulimic).

Answer 4

Physical indications
Physical signs and symptoms of anorexia include:

Thin appearance
Abnormal blood counts
Fatigue
Dizziness or fainting
Brittle nails
Hair that thins, breaks or falls out
Soft, downy hair covering the body
Absence of menstruation
Constipation
Dry skin
Intolerance of cold
Irregular heart rhythms
Low blood pressure
Dehydration
Osteoporosis

Treatment
People with anorexia may need several types of treatment. If their life is in immediate danger, they may need treatment in the emergency department for such issues as dehydration, electrolyte imbalances or psychiatric problems.

Treatment of anorexia is generally done using a team approach that includes medical providers, mental health professionals and dietitians, all with experience in eating disorders.

Here's a look at what's commonly involved in treating people with anorexia:

Medical care. Because of the host of complications anorexia causes, people with the condition often need frequent monitoring of vital signs, hydration level and electrolytes, as well as related physical conditions. A family doctor or primary care doctor may be the one who coordinates care with the other health care professionals involved. Sometimes, though, it's the mental health professional who coordinates care.
Psychotherapy. Individual, family and group therapy may all be beneficial. Individual therapy can help deal with the behavior and thoughts that contribute to anorexia. A type of talk therapy called cognitive behavior therapy is most commonly used but lacks strong evidence that it's superior to other forms of therapy. The mental health provider can help assess the need for psychiatric hospitalization or day treatment programs. In addition, family therapy can help resolve family conflicts or muster support from concerned family members. Family therapy can be especially important for children with anorexia who still live at home. Group therapy offers a forum to connect to others facing eating disorders. And informal support groups can also be helpful. However, a cautionary note is in order: For some people with anorexia, group therapy or support groups can result in competitions to be the thinnest person there.
Nutritional therapy. A dietitian offers guidance on following a healthy diet. A dietitian can provide specific meal plans and calorie requirements to help meet weight goals. In more severe cases, people with anorexia may require feeding through a tube that's placed in their nose and goes to the stomach (nasogastric tube).
Medications. There are no medications specifically approved by the FDA to treat anorexia since they've shown limited benefit in treating the condition. However, antidepressants or other psychiatric medications can help treat accompanying mental disorders, such as depression or anxiety.
Hospitalization. In cases of medical complications, psychiatric emergencies, severe malnutrition, dehydration, heart irregularities or continued refusal to eat, hospitalization may be needed. Hospitalization may be on a medical or psychiatric ward. Some clinics specialize in treating people with eating disorders. Some may offer day programs, rather than full hospitalization. Specialized eating disorder programs may offer more intensive treatment over longer periods of time.

Answer 5

Your friend has a very high chance of anorexia. Contact her parents immediately. "Michigan4life" also has a very good answer; check out his for more info.

Answer 6

You should talk to her nmom or asdk your mom to do it... She may not be but you should make sure!