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Is my little sister anerexic?
My 11 year old sister(turning 12 next month) is 87 pounds, and kinda short, but getting taller. She keeps saying "I'm so fat! I want to lose weight!" She cuts herself now,(which I only know) and I think it's because she thinks she is fat. I try to tell her she isn't but she isn't listening. She says everything looks fat on her. Is she anerexic? My mom said she might have to be force fed in a hospital.
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Girl, your little sister is FAR FROM FAT! As a last resort take her to a doctor and he will tell her that she is not overweight. And I am sorry to say this but cutting herself is just her looking for attention so maybe she feels neglected at home or at school. Does she have many friends?? Or does she stand out and is made fun of? If so another school might be appropriate because kids at school may be influencing this behavior!
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Ok my older sister is anorexic and she started by cutting herself. I was 12 so maybe you might want to check with her doctor. If you can tell her school counselor. They will help you. Just make sure to tell them she cuts. By the way this doesn't make her any different. I have anorexia. It can be helped just try to help her as much as possible. My friends took away anything sharp when I started cutting. Try that !
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There is really not enough information in this question to say yes or no. At 87 pound, not knowing her height, she is probably within the right weight class for her age. I don't understand your mothers comment; "she might have to be force fed in a hospital?" Has your sister stopped eating or not eating proper meals?
Your sisters cutting of herself is a signal or a cry for attention. Something is bothering her. I can't say what it is. I'm not a doctor and I don't know her. Her cutting is dangerous. If she cuts in the wrong place or to deep she could bleed out before help arrives. If mom is not aware of her cutting you should tell her.
Your sisters fixation is a key element to anyone with an eating disorders. Anorexia is an extreme eating disorder one if not dealt with can be and is life threatening. Since you did not say how old you are the only advice I have for you is this: Be supportive to your sister and give her positive encouragement. Let mom know when you feel something your sister is doing is wrong. This is not tattling, this is helping. Helping mom be aware of what your sister is doing which might hurt here.
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I just turned 12 this month and weigh 73 pounds so no she isn't anerexic. It is probably the hormones that are causing this behavior. I am short too but getting taller as well.But if she is cutting her self that isn't normal or exceptible no matter how old you are and by making it so your the only person who knows your not being a good sister until you tell someone! So tell someone to help her because she does need help and will thank you later in life when those scars aren't as big as they could've have been! Help her as soon as possible! Please!
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