well i have this friend and she is slightly on the chubby side, but now she wont eat and if she dose eat she makes her self sick and says she anorexic like its something to be proud of.
i'm so worred about her what should i do?
she is 13
sorry about the spelling i'm 13 and have lived in france for 8 years.
2007-04-04 06:36:25 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
and just so you can help me better, her mum died a year and a half ago and she dose everything her self at home she cooks, cleans, looks after her sister...ect i try and do my best to help her like going round hers to cook and clean but i can be there all the time.
2007-04-04 06:52:37 · update #1
You should talk to your parents about this. Tell them you think it's serious and that you would like them to try and talk to her parents. If this doesn't work, talk to the guidance counselor at your school.
Other than that, try to be supportive of your friend. Give her encouragement that you are her friend and care about her no matter what she weighs. Tell her how much she means to you and that you want her to be healthy.
If you live close together or you have recess at school, you could go for walks together to help her get some exercise. Set a good example for your friend by cutting back on junk food and trying to eat healthy foods. Encourage her to do the same.
Most of all, just let your friend know that you love her and that you're there for her.
2007-04-04 06:44:05 · answer #1 · answered by Rachel C 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to teach her some healthier habits if she wants to lose weight. Maybe if she does happen to eat something that's not-so-healthy, go for a walk with her after to burn it off. Girls are very heavily influenced by the media and have the wrong idea that being anorexic is glamorous. If she's 13, she's still growing. Remind her that she has PLENTY of time to grow taller and her weight will probably even out. Being anorexic actually could make you gain weight, tell her that. Also, give her positive reinforcements about her body. So what if she's chubby? Remind her that you're her friend no matter what and she's beautiful! I'm sure the exercise will help a lot. Let me know if you need help!
2007-04-04 13:43:17 · answer #2 · answered by ~*Beautiful Dreamer*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you need to talk to her and tell her that being anorexic is not a good thing that it is an illness that can cause people to die!.
If she will not listen and keeps doing it. Talk to your mom about it. Her parents need to know what is happening so they can get her help.
Please do not feel that it would a betrayal of your friend. Her health and life come before anything else and if you really care about her you will talk with a trusted adult who can speak to her parents...
2007-04-04 13:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by ♥♥The Queen Has Spoken♥♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As hateful as the concept is, you need to tell an adult about her problem. If she continues on this path she WILL become ill and it can kill her eventually. Its nothing to be proud of, and certainly not healthy.
For your peace of mind and your friend's well-being, you need to tell someone...your folks, her folks, a school counselor or the nurse. Someone in a position of authority to get her the help she needs.
2007-04-04 13:41:16 · answer #4 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If i was you i would incourage her to eat, Tell her how beautiful she look, and that everybody will never be the same size, show her how u cares
2007-04-04 13:43:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋