My younger sister is almost 20, and used to have anorexia. Now it seems like she's developing a binge eating disorder. I am so worried for her and I want to her to be healthy and happy! Does anyone have any advice? I don't know how to broach the subject...I don't want to offend her or make her go back to anorexia, but I can see she really needs the help.
2007-02-28 08:10:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Did you ever consider starting a healthy diet together?
You could approach her by saying that YOU want to start eating healthy, and thought that it could "be a good bonding activity that both of us could try together".
And then you could start a "Weight Watchers" type of plan but it would consist of only the two of you (or you could try joining a group together for the same reason).
Any way you go about it, remember that she jumped from one bad eating habit to another (pretty recently), so keep your approach focused on you so she doesn't feel like she is in any kind of fault.
If nothing starts to work, you might want to gather your family for a dinner, sit her down and all of you can show your concern, and ask her to join a clinic in order to become healthy again and stop hurting herself.
2007-02-28 08:26:13 · answer #1 · answered by perspective_photography 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a family intervention if possible. Have a family dinner gathering or some reason all can be there. Let the people that come know what is going on so you can all be on the same page. Then after enjoying a meal just start talking to your sister about your concerns. Have a parent or friend start the conversation if you are uncomfortable with it. Invite your minister if you have one. Don't let her walk out on you. Do this quietly and with love. She will get the idea and hopefully will open up and begin to share her feelings. Have nurse or Dr., whomever you choose,that has the knowledge of eating disorders talk to her. After all, this hopefully will be a life saving intervention. Bless you all and I hope this will work for you. My daughter was an anorexic and is now "normal".
2007-02-28 08:22:06 · answer #2 · answered by peach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she needs to go get some therapy...its all in her way of thinking and only a licensed psychologist can help her with that. look around for a good one that possibly is experienced in eating disorders and maybe you can stage an intervention with one and your family at your home, so your sister won't think anything is out of the ordinary. best of luck to you and your family, this is a serious disease, i hope she pulls through ok!
2007-02-28 08:20:58 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
So ask yourself what would happen if no one said anything? Which is worse? Allowing the behaviors to escalate or having her be temporarily upset with you? Intervention options can be found through the URL below or at the NIMH web site.
2007-02-28 08:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by Lisa A 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's only switched addictions. She still has an eating disorder. She needs to go back to the doctor and get back into therapy.
2007-02-28 08:15:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is take some time with her either a weekend away if you can or just a lunch or dinner or shopping and casually ask her if things are ok with her. Tell her she looks a little pale or sick or whatever it is that you see and wanted to be sure she was alright.
2007-02-28 08:14:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋