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Eating disorder?
My sister has really strange eating habits, but it doesn't sound like an eating disorder that I have heard of. She eats less than 100 calories for breakfast. At school she eats grapes for lunch and throws away her sandwich. She tries not to let anyone see her do it, but I have seen her do it all week. At supper, she eats normally because my parents saw that she wasn't eating as much and she doesn't want them to know.
One day at lunch I saw her eating half of her sandwich. But when we got home, I heard her trying to make herself throw up in the bathroom. She didn't succeed, but maybe that's because she is afraid of throwing up.
Maybe I am making too much of things, but what does this sound like to you? Any help is appreciated. :)
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It sounds like she definitely has an eating disorder such as bulimia or anorexia nervousa. All you can really do is make her feel better about herself and talk to her. The rest she has to do on her own.
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well i think if she isnt eating over 200 calories for breakfeast then theres a problem you should possibly and probubly have a nice conversation with both ur sister and ur mother/father.
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at my school this happens alot you sister is bulmetic. this means shes tries to throw up food in order to lose wieght. girls often do this becuase their freinds or her boyfriend is telling her she to fat. or it could be you. i encourage you to help your sister becuase this is serious. people have died becuase of this. you should talk to herfriends. you should tell you parents about this and seek help. this can also mentally affect your sister she could kill herself if people thinks she is not worth it. try talking to her, and if it is her friends encourage her to find friends that really care about her. bulmia is not a disease it is a mental thing so if she asks you if shes fat tell her shes beautiful at the same time dont tell her shes fat.
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Some anorexics purge if they're forced to eat. Since you say you've heard of eating disorders, I assume you know anorexia is the starving-yourself thing and bulimia is usually the binge-eating-then-puking thing.
I've been in her situation, minus the puking. I didn't realize how much trouble I was in until my choir director pulled me aside and asked me who I was and what I had done with the real me. Then I tried to eat and it made me feel sick.
Talk to your sister. How much do you know about anorexia? If not much, explain to her the dangers of it. She needs to know that if she continues this it's going to have the opposite effect on her body. Either she's trying to lose weight and going about it exactly the wrong way, or she has control issues.
If it's a weight loss thing, then explain to her the effects of starving her body and get her feeling like she HAS to fix this right now. If it's a control thing, then your parents need to be involved.
Either way, approach her NOW and find out what's going on with her. First talk to her yourself. If she doesn't respond or pretends not to know what you're talking about, talk to your parents. I wouldn't go to them first, though they may be concerned, because she'll feel betrayed, and you want her to feel that you're on her side. See if you can help her. Jolt her out of whatever is going through her head with cold, hard facts.
You're welcome to IM me at SirenCytherea or drop a question in my inbox if you want help figuring out what to say to her, or help with anything else.
Good luck.
-Siren =)
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You aren't making too much of things. If your sister is trying to throw up, it is a disorder.
Encourage her to stop and seek treatment from a medical professional. Try and get her to talk to your parents about it, and if you can't, you might have to tell your parents. (Do talk to her first, but don't be afraid to tell if it's necessary.)
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It sounds like something's not right with your sister. It could be a form of anorexia mixed with bulimia. At least, thats what it sounds like to me.
I would tell a parent or a trusted adult, as eating disorders are serious and not something to be left alone.
-Laura. (15-f)
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Tell your parents but before you do so, confront your sister first before you tell, also if she denies it you should really tell your parents, its bad and how old is she?! you have to help her built up her confident. hope that helps bye
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This sounds like a problem. It also sounds like your parents may have noticed something, but aren't sure just how bad it is. Talk to them. They will worry, of course, but chances are they are already concerned and would be relieved to know the details so they can do something about it.
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Well, If i were you i would be concerned, it sounds to me like it is the starting signs or just signs of a eating disorder, if you catch her constantly throwing up then i would try talking to her about it. some people get the feeling that if they can't control their lives maybe weight is the only thing that she can control. she should be eating more than just grapes for lunch. That is a good sign of not eating properly.
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