A friend of mine has just told me that he is bulimic. What advice can i give him, He says he cant stop?

Answer 1

bulimia is an illness, and like 99% of illnesses can be cured, there are special clinics that people with ed's can go to overcome this behaviour, its not acctually that unusual for a male to have an ed, but can be harder to cure.... he needs some help, sometimes the only way is through tough love, tell him it is a slow painful death (it is) he puts an enormous ammount of strain on his organs especially his heart, and you do not want to lose a friend, if he felt comfortable confiding in you then tell him you can go to the doctors with him and help him through the healing prossess, good luck bulimia is a hard illness to beat, but lots get through it

Answer 2

You should find some information on the harm of being bulimic. Alot of people are bulimic for self-image reasons...they dont like how they are physically. If you can show him some information on the harm he is doing to himself physically, he might reconsider being bulimic. If he still cant stop he needs to see a doctor. Remember though, you cant help those who wont help themselves.

Answer 3

Tell him that he could die doing what he is doing, eating disorders are a big killer amongst young people and its not just women. Tell your friend to go see a doctor maybe they could give advice leaflets, help with coping with everything. My sisters friend collapsed and had to go to hospital. Do not ever force food on someone though, they will just go and throw it back up. I mean I know its a soap but Hannah in hollyoaks sets a good example of how hard it is to cope.

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Answer 4

Of course he can't stop. He needs help. At least he's realised he's out of control which is the first sign of him getting better. Persuade him to first tell his GP about it )everything about it) and he will be referred to someone who can really help him. You won't be able to do this yourself so don't even try....it needs prper specialist help. But as a friend you must stand by him and give him encouragement that he's doing the right thing. It'll take a while. Good luck

Answer 5

This young man will need professional help with the problem of bulimia for a number of reasons:
a) He may be suffering from a number of physical problems caused by the bulimia, such as vitamin deficiencies, stomach problems etc.

b) The underlying psychological problems that manifest themselves in an eating disorder need to be attended to. Qualified therapists and counsellors will help your friend to gain an insight into these problems and develop a healthy self-image.

Be supportive of your friend, be non-judgemental, but be firm in advising him to seek professional help through his doctor. If necessary, offer to accompany him to the doctor's surgery for moral support.

Left untreated, an eating disorder can eventually cause death.

Answer 6

I suppose the fact your friend told you meens they want help, this may be a start.

this is a very understated illness, depending on where you live and what networks are available to you.....

the doctor would be a good start although i feel this issue needs a specialised group and support system for your friend xxx

Answer 7

take him to the doctors and remember he is gonna need you to be there for him to stick by his side...the important thing is to not get stressed about it and pressure him...getting him better won't happen over night so he'll gradually get better over time but not at once...my friend told me she was bulimic a year ago and she's still not perfectly over it...it will take time so you just have to be patient...if he has his mates there with him, he'll get better...give him support and let him no that you care about him and that he's fine the way his is...he needs to boost his self confidence you can help him do this...good luck xxx

Answer 8

To go see a counsellor!
My cousin turned bulimic and I tried everything I could to help her, to get her to stop but nothing worked!!If I walked away for 2mins, she'd be straight to the toilet throwing up.
I begged her to come see a counsellor and said I'd go with her, she said no for ages but in the end she said yes, but that it wouldn't work.

Took her to see him, quite a lot, probably about 10 times, but she never made herself sick again.

So that's the best advice I can give, you won't be able to stop him, but you can help, take him to see a counsellor!

Answer 9

tell her siblings no longer no longer her father and mom! i replaced into bulimic for like the full summer season i replaced into one 0 five in july, and in october i replaced into like ninety 3-ninety 5 and prefer my father and mom have been given annoying, and my friends did too i kinda stopped because of the fact my pal advised my older brother who rather compelled me 2 consume im one hundred now if u tell her father and mom they'll make extensive deal tell her siblings:)

Answer 10

he has done the hardest part he told someone he has a problem and he trust's you but now u need to convince him that he has to see a councillor or his doctor but tell him you will be there when he needs u and will give him all the support he needs i know this puts alot on your shoulders but he seams to really be able to trust you with his deepest secret
i am glad he has you as a friend