I think my sister is binge eating or might be bulimic. What should I do?

Question

During her meals she will stop and go to the bathroom. I'll hear her cough sometimes while in the bathroom. I'm really worried, and I tried to confront her about it. Well, she just denied the whole thing, and now I don't know what to do. She has some signs of bulimia like irregular periods, and insomnia. Please help.

Answer 1

it sounds like she has all the text book signs and symptoms, talk to your parents before it gets worse and they can get her some help

Answer 2

How old is your sister? Are your parents aware of the problem? They would probably be the most helpful in helping her. Don't think that you are "telling on" her. Bulimia is a very serious disorder and it sounds like she may have it. The important thing to realize about eating disorders is that it has nothing to do with weight. It has to do with control. It comes from being out of control with one's life, or an aspect of it, and controlling instead what goes into the body.Getting to the root of the problem is the best way to deal with it. Is someone she is close to ill and she can't control the outcome? Think of things like this that may be going on and talk to her about the issue rather than discussing the eating. It will give her a better way to release those feelings.

Answer 3

im not sure about this. i know a girl who is bilimic, but i dont know what to do either. Just search online or call one of those helplines to see if they can help you.
this can help
http://www.girlsandboystown.org/hotline/
heres a piece from they're website.

Call With any Problem, Anytime
1-800-448-3000 (TDD 1-800-448-1833)
Open 24 hours a day, everyday

The Girls and Boys Town National Hotline is a 24-hour crisis, resource and referral line. Trained counselors can respond to your questions every day of the week, 365 days a year. In 2005, more than 410,000 children and families were helped through the Girls and Boys Town national hotline, and over the past decade, more than 7 million callers have found help at the end of the line.




hopefully they can help you
i wish u luck

Answer 4

You are right to be concerned about your sister. I've spent the last 3 years getting my life back from a decade of an eating disorder, so I'll tell you some things I learned about myself during that time.

Eating disorders are very private things. Almost everyone will deny, deny, deny when confronted and usually get defensive and mock being offended. Many friends and family members confronted me about my eating habits and I would blatantly lie to them that I was eating. I was so terrified to talk to anyone because I didn't know what I'd do without my disordered behaviors. I couldn't think of what to do with my day if I wasn't obsessing over food, counting calories, exercising, weighing myself, wandering grocery stores at 3am when I couldn't sleep, etc...

Also, eating disorders are not really about food or weight. They are really about feelings of control and self-worth. Are there things going on in her life that would make her feel as if she has no control over it?

One thing you could do would be to talk to a guidance counsellor at your school. They are prepared to handle issues like this. It might be easier for your sister to talk to them than to your parents. They could also come up with the best way to broach the subject with your parents. Years (and many thousands of dollars later) and I still can't ever admit to my family that I was anorexic. I don't couldn't stand it if they felt guilty or disappointed in me.

An eating disorder is much like an addiction. The longer a person suffers from it, the harder it is to truly be free of it. It's an everyday battle for recovery, but a worthwile one. It just takes a while for the person suffering to see it. It will ultimately be up to your sister to decide how she will end up spending her life. Your responsibility is to tell a responsible adult and then be there for your sister. If she is bulimic, she's going to need your support.

Answer 5

Insomnia (sleeplessness) is due to stress,
dietary and medical problems. By making
small lifestyle changes like having a fixed
daily routine, relaxing and eating properly,
insomnia can be cured. I found the information at

Answer 6

Oh, dear! I reacently did a long research paper on bulimia. Does she have bad breath? Have you found any strange pills laying around called laxatives? Is she frail? Are her knuckles worn? These are syptoms of Bulimia. If you think she has it, take her to the doctor quick! This is a horrible disorder that can lead to DEATH! If you truly love your sister then DO SOMETHING!!! Please for her sake and for hers. You dont want to be putting flowers on her grave for the rest of your life do you?

Answer 7

Talk to her. Let her know that she's beautiful the way she is and if she really wants to lose weight than she should diet & exersise. If the condition worsens, take her to a hospital.