my friend i think may become anarexic because well she keeps saying that shes fat and shes not i whenver she says she is i tell her shes not but she doesn't believe me....do u think she might? what can i do to help prevent her from getting more to thinking this?
Jason38X answered Tuesday November 16 2004, 4:46 pm: tell her that you can't let her do if she does you have to do something darasitic as a friend she may not think that you are her friend if you tell on her or something but the only reason why you are doing it is to pretect her from well herself [ Jason38X's advice column | Ask Jason38X A Question ]
S_C answered Tuesday November 16 2004, 4:38 pm: Just to clear something up, the first person to answer, michelle, or whoever, is soooo wrong. Just because somebody thinks their fat doesn't mean they're anorexic. I should know, I was anorexic for 2 and a half years. It's when you don't eat, or when you are severly underweight. Now, if she eats, or if she looks at a healthy weight, she's fine, but if she starts to lose a lot of weight, then thats when you start to worry. Most likely she's just thinking she's fat. Everybody thinks they are fat at one time or another, it doesn't mean they are going to become anorexic. Don't worry unless she starts to drastically lose weight, then stick one in my inbox, and I'll really help you. To prevent her from thinking that, compare yourself, be like, I wish I weighed what you did! You are the thinnest freakin' person I know. You lose any more weight, and you'll... well I don't know what you could say to finish that off, but you can think of something. Good luck with that. [ S_C's advice column | Ask S_C A Question ]
sunshine1030 answered Monday November 15 2004, 10:28 pm: there is a big possiblity that your friend might be anorexic, but just because she says she thinks she's fat doesn't mean she's anorexic. what you should do is spend some good quality time with her, during lots of meals, and take note as to how much she eats. if she eats normally, then make sure she doens't go to the bathroom afterwards to vomit, because if she does, she may be bullemic. if she isn't eating enough, then yes she probably is anorexic, in which case you should tell a trusted adult, and have them help you help her. if she's eating fine and not throwing up, then she just has body issues, and those will pass with time, and the best thing you can do is be there for her, and to keep being concerned for her like you are right now. i hope this helped, and let me know how things turn out! [ sunshine1030's advice column | Ask sunshine1030 A Question ]
Bec3394 answered Monday November 15 2004, 10:04 pm: well, it depends on if she's really skinny. if it is getting serious, i'd tell someone and try to get her some help. otherwise, why don't you offer to be a work out buddy. tell her that you two can get rid of some of the flab and tone up! that way she'll still be eating, but not feel so guilty about it. [ Bec3394's advice column | Ask Bec3394 A Question ]
IrIsHsEtTeR514 answered Monday November 15 2004, 10:02 pm: Well i kno someone who is a lot like this and she wont listen when someone says to her that she should eat more. She just says that she already did. But every once and awhile in one of her sentences she'll mention that she doesnt eat breakfast or dinner or lunch, depends when shes telling the story. Try to listen to who if shes talking about not eating at certain times of the day and if youre around her and you're eating try to get her to eat at least a bite. If she wont and you do this a lot, then mayb its time to sit her down and explain the dangers of what she is doing and how worried shes making everyone around her feel. I hope everything works out ok. [ IrIsHsEtTeR514's advice column | Ask IrIsHsEtTeR514 A Question ]
x0x_surfergirl_x0x answered Monday November 15 2004, 10:02 pm: Hey girlie,
Have you been seeing what she has been eating at lunch or when you hang? If she eats a normal meal, shes fine. But if she gets into things saying "I had a big breakfast." Then its really time to start worrying. She may feel insecure about herself now. Everyone does. Tell her she looks great and you'd like her to stay just the way she is and she can even go on www.am-i-fat.com It tells you wether you are to thin or just about right or need to lose some pounds. Just encourage your friend, make herm stop thinking she is fat, talk about other things. She'll get through it... :)
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