Im worried about my sisters eating habbits?

Question

My sister is 17 and currently weighs around 100lbs.
She doesnt eat breakfast, and doesnt eat anything throughout the day until dinner time. I am with her most of the time at school so i have been keeping an eye on her. She is loosing weight and when we get back from school she goes straight out to walk the dog. She is out for like 2 hours with the dog. Im really worried because i don't want anything bad to happen to her.She seems normal,but she just isnt eating.Friends of hers say that they havent seen her eat anything either. What will her body be doing and what can i do to help her? Please help me.

Answer 1

I think your sister already has , or is on the way to Anorexia Nervosa.

Right now I know of 2 young girls who are in the hospital. One weighs 77, and the other weighs 85, They have anorexia. They think they're fat, but they're skin and bones. The hospital will save their lives, by feeding them intravenously and counseling them. They'll be in there for at least a month, probably 2 months.

Does your sister ever let you see her with just a bra on? Is she wearing really loose fitting clothes? She's hiding her ribs. The problem is today's society telling us that if we're not a size 0, we're fat. I bet you anything that your sister thinks she's fat. Maybe she has a little skin on her thighs or butt. Any skin means she's fat, in HER mind.

It's a mental sickness. You must step in and do some "tough love." No matter how much she fights you, you must either get her to eat, or tell her you're gonna tell your parents, or take her to her doctor, who will in turn send her to the hospital. She'll die of heart failure if this continues.

People die from this disease every day. You're a wonderful big sister. You must help her, no matter how angry she gets at you. She'll thank you later. Good luck, Angel. :(

Answer 2

It is best to talk to her if you can, or ask a parent or school counselor to talk with her. I know you're afraid she is developing an eating disorder, but there might be other causes to her behavior. For one, she might be extremely anxious about something. At 17, it could be a boyfriend, or impending decisions about college, feeling restricted by your parents, or possibly even you. (You sound like a loving sister, but her two hour walks might just be so she can get some time to herself.)

A lot of people, especially women, seem to be able to get through a day without eating much. That's not necessarily a good thing, but it doesn't mean they are suffering from severe anorexia either. However, that is a possibility, along with other issues you would be concerned about, so it is a good idea to get her to talk about what's going on.

Kudos to you for reaching out to help. It's the best thing a loving sister could do.

Answer 3

Okay,i'd advice you not to think much more but just consult the doctor and carry out tests..if all the tests are clear...then she must be having an psycological problem...this happens when a person is hurted greatly and he/she takes unusual vows...(i.e. i'll not talk to my best friend,i'll not eat ice-creams,etc)...in these situations,mental support is must for a person...so you can consult the psycologist for it...but i dont think this would be such a serious case..you better consult the physician and simply first of all carry out all the tests(blood tests..) so you can atleast know that is there anything in her body that works in a wrong way and thats the only reason if she wants to eat also,she can't eat...

Answer 4

You didn't say how tall she is. Not eating could be from a lot of things from speed to depression to paranoia. There's not a lot you can do except let her know that you know what's she doing and that you are there if she needs you.
Life's a funny thing and I don't mean funny haha. There is only one thing that we all have in common and that is death. No one gets out of here alive. We all need to prepare for the inevitable. Convince her that you love her and don't try and force her to do anything. She'll come round if she is able or she will be set free if she's not.
Good luck luv.

Answer 5

my daughter just went thru something life that recently -- she confided in me and I arranged a meeting with the school counselor. She wanted to have another outside person present when she told her dad & step mom what was going on.

We had a very long meeting she starts therapy next week and now all of us have a open line of communication, along with the fact that she has someone outside her parents to go to for help and support.

The best way to help your sister is to get in touch with an adult who knows how to handle these situations.

Answer 6

You sound like a wonderful caring sister.
Tell her that you are there for her whatever she needs and let her come to you. Try not to push her too hard to let you know what's going on. Love her and be sincere.
Don't tell her that she needs to eat or gain weight that will only add to the problem.

Answer 7

try taliking to her..maybe she will say she's ok...but obviously something is wrong! talk to your counselor and ask for his opinion he will know better what to do...you didnt mention that she thinks of herself as being fat...so probably is something else...i have times when i dont eat for 2-3 days..if she would've want to loose wieght i think she would've skipped dinner and probably ate lunch or smth else....! good luck!

Answer 8

I would say there is obviously another issue going on, if you find that, the answer should unfold naturally.

Answer 9

Talk to her, Talk to your parents, Try to get her to talk to a counselor or something.

Answer 10

I BELIEVE THAT U SHOULD ASK HER WUTS GOING ON AND TELL HER THAT SHE EAT MORE
THAT IS NOT GO0D FOR HER
AND ACTUALLY BREAKFAST IS WUT STARTS UR METABALISM TO BURN CALORIES
SHE CAN EAT FRUITS AND HEALTHY MEALS
INSTEAD OF NOT EATING ANYTHING