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Anorexia
hi there...
well, my best friend told me in february that she doesn't eat. she never once used the word "anorexia" because she says she hates it. only me and 3 others know about her not eating. i've done research, and it's not like her. she's literally TERRIFIED of eating. she will not eat. she says she eats something 2-3 times a week. she hates talking about it.
i promised not to tell.
WHAT SHOULD I DO?!
i don't want her to die.
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Keep a close eye on her. If she's fainty, dizzy, lethargic, or just plain looking way too skinny, you need to talk to an adult. Tell a guidance counsellor at your school, or her parents.
There are times when in order to save a friendship, you have to endanger it. Sure, she might be mad if you get her thrown into rehab, but it's better to have an angry friend than a dying friend.
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Your friend's issue is not physical, it's psychological. She may be able to get through things on her own, but chances are that she'll need help from a skilled professional with experience in the area. It's just like treating any eating disorder - you need both mental and physiological care to get through it.
Then again, that decision has to be made by her family. If you notice things getting bad for her, let them know that she's told you she's not eating and that you're really concerned about her health. They'll be able to take it from there. You can definitely offer a helping hand and support throughout her recovery!
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