I found out that my cousin was throwing up her food on purpose. She's always complaining that she's fat. I don't know whether to confront her about her problem. I'm afraid she might take it the wrong way.What should I do?
2007-04-09 07:27:31 · 4 answers · asked by somber l 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Your cousin has what is called bulimia. She needs to see a Dr. or Counselor about this emotional problem. It has far reaching consequences, including loosing her health and her teeth. Very likely it has become an addiction to her, and she will need the assistance of a medical or mental health professional to escape its grip over her life.
I would address this by telling her that YOU KNOW, and that it is something you are concerned about. You may want to tell her that you are willing to go with her to tell her Dr. about her problem. (The family Dr. would want to be involved, and may have referrals he recommends to a Counselor specializing in girls with this disorder)
Don't leave this girl's parents out of the effort to help this girl get healthy. Their support and their health insurance are very necessary here.
2007-04-09 07:39:50 · answer #1 · answered by Hope 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if the choice is confronting her or death which would you choose. bulimia is deadly so you need to intervene or get someone else she trusts to do it ,but just do it. the problem is either self esteem issues or a mental illness but either way its bad. just let her know she is loved and offer healthier options for wight loss. tell her you started jogging and ask her to join you like your the one who would like the support. lead by example and maybe point out women you think are attractive who are on the curvier side like Renee zellwigger in bridget jones or j-lo's butt or gillian anderson(X-Files) or selma hayek or Queen Latifa.
2007-04-09 08:16:24 · answer #2 · answered by Sara M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to her, like in second person. As though you are talking about someone else, but use her information. See what her reaction is. That may lead into her difficulties.
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