she has been starving her self. and she is my best friend. she is about 5 8. and REALLY thin. she allways depressed. what should i do? we are both teenagers. and she has a horrible relationship with her parents. and i'm her only friend. only i know. she sometimes cutts her self. i'm scared. who can i go to to get her help!?!?!?
PLEASE HELP!
2007-03-23 09:59:19 · 21 answers · asked by .:.:.Mizz_undaStood.:.:. 4 in Health ➔ Mental Health
i have bulimia and anorexia for 3 years now and i'm 5 feet and weight 95 pounds and 16yrs. old
what i say is to take her to her doctor asap
she needs help
2007-03-23 10:46:11 · answer #1 · answered by mkandfa4rever 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not something you can handle on your own.
You need to talk to an adult who will take action.
Talk to your mom and dad, a school counselor or even your friends parents. They may not be as bad as your friend says. She may have a "terrible relationship" with them because she is not being honest with them.
You have a responsibility to let an adult know ASAP. Get off the computer right now and call an adult who can help.
Your friend might be mad but she is obviously not thinking clearly right now.
Do the right thing and tell an adult who can help
2007-03-23 10:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by Libby 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are truly her best friend, you MUST tell her parents what is going on. You may believe that they don't get along well, but they probably love her more that you both realize. Only they can make sure she gets the help she needs, even if it is against her will. If you lose her friendship because of this, so be it. Could you live with yourself if you did not do this and then she winds up dead? Do it NOW!
2007-03-23 10:10:37 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Encourage her to talk to a counselor. Here are some websites if they might help. God bless you & her.
National Teen Emergency Hotline: 1-800-448-3000
24 Hour Crisis Hotline, 1 (800) 329-7227* (This one is the best. They have helped me a few times)
2007-03-23 10:31:24 · answer #4 · answered by xkaylynnnn 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you talked to your MOM? Maybe she can help you help her. If not maybe you and your friend can go to counseling together. Sometimes people want to go and get help but are afraid to go alone. So maybe go with her the first few times just to get her started.Then he/she can take it from there. Sounds like your friend really needs help. My heart goes to both of you. what ever you decide don't wait to long I've been in the same situation and once your there its hard to get out of unless help is there. Have you suggested a teen help hot line? Anyone there can help. That's what they train for.. Take care and please don't wait to long.....
2007-03-23 10:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by lsjcmo3 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Bring this problem to the attention of your guidance counselor or school psychologist at school. They will provide the necessary connections to the support she needs.
Another avenue is to look for mental health agencies in your local phone book and call.
Good luck
2007-03-23 10:08:42 · answer #6 · answered by paul_engleman 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You are a good friend. you need to speak up go to someone you trust. this is no good but you know that. I'm trying to bet anorexia and I'm trying to stop cutting myself. get help as fast as you can.you can also talk with the school nurse too. this has already gotten to fare so get help. be strong for her...best of luck...xo
2007-03-23 10:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by xo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is a kids helpline, type it into google or yahoo and it should pop up. I once knew a friend who didn't eat a lot, try to get her to at least drink ENSURE. It's a supplement with different flavours. Also, try to surround her with positive friends, I don't know how religious you are, but I know church groups are always willing to be there for you. Any church I'm sure would be happy to help. Good luck
2007-03-23 10:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by Andrew G 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
properly theres 2 techniques of seeing this, they might have made a mistake or you have got it would desire to be tommorow ? or th day after besides the fact that they might properly be aggravated with you and in line with possibility they tried to leave you on the cinema on my own, yet once you comprehend your friends they wouldnt do this? or might they? the two way save attempting to call them, and in the event that they left you intentionally locate out whats incorrect and why they did that, dont initiate a combat, initiate a communication.
2016-10-20 07:34:05 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell a teacher, guidance counselor, or other licensed professional therapist, especially about the cutting part. It is a sign of a serious illness.
2007-03-23 10:15:01 · answer #10 · answered by cory m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋