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Very concerned
Lately I have noticed that of my really good friends has gotten quite skinny. Yesterday really threw me off though because she was in the bathroom and I heard her coughing- a LOT. To me, I could never think of her being a bulimic, and if she was I would be really shocked. I mean, maybe she has some other health problem but I'm not sure. I'm concerned for her well being lately and while she was in the bathroom I yelled "are you okay?" When she came out she said "yeah I'm fine" but the tone of her voice or something told me that there was something wrong. Lately she has seemed and acted so down. I'm not sure what's wrong, can someone help me out? Should I sit her down and talk to her?
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Yes, I would talk to her. Something serious (like an eating disorder)maybe be going on. Sit her down and express how you are concerned about her. I wish you the best of luck
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Bulimia can be found in people of any age.
It is a way in which people can regain some control of their life. Has she lost control somewhere else in her life do you think?
Anyway. I used to throw up because this time last year I had terrible anxiety that would not go away.The doctors told me that actually throwing up can kill. Because the throwing up causes there to be fewer heamoglobin cells in your blood, causing you to be at risk of a heart attack (heamoglobin carries oxygen).
You obviously need to approach the situation delicately. First, just by being a listening ear may give you an insight into any pressures she is currently facing.
Then, you could bring it up, and let her know that you, as her friend, are concerned for her wellbeing stating the reasons you listed here.
Hopefully because you've provided a listening ear she'll warm to your advances and agree it may be time to seek help. If she dismisses it and carries on, then you've done your best. We are not doctors on here-so I can't tell you right now that your friend does have bulimia. However, if it is that or any other mental illness, it is up to your friend to fix it.
Help from a counselor or a doctor is effective. But they will only provide your friend with that help if she shows a motivation and willingness to change for the better.
The time to act is if you notice any other strange things happening, stress related or even physically.
It sounds like your friend needs support-and if you do discover any thing then the best kind of support you can give her is a listening ear.
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I was thinking that she has bullimia (an eating disorder where someone forces themselves to throw up), even though bullimia is usually found in school age girls because of low self esteem. Maybe she is sick. Casually say to her "You've been different lately, are you sick?"
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