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アドバイス My friend is anorexic, I am the only one she has told. I have asked her to tell someone who can help her, she says she hasn't got the confidence, what should I do?

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 miss_little posted 1年以上前
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She has already went through depression and self harmed, I don't know what to do, I am only 15 and I am the only one she has seemed to tell. She has got very thin and tells me she is making herself sick now, meaning she is in the process of bulimia as well. I can't deal with it, I feel as though I cannot do anything to help her. It has got that bad that her periods have stopped and she spat out one skittle after seeing the calories. I don't know what to do...
posted 1年以上前.
 
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maybe you can offer to go with her to tell someone?
if she doesnt.. id tell someone..you cant handle this yourself. tell her that you will tell someone (i.e. not behind her back) if she doesnt cause youre scared of losing her.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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thankyou very much! *hugs*
It's very hard getting it across to her, she thinks that she is doing right because she is not what she wants to be. I shall give her a chance to tell someone [again] and then I shall tell someone because I can't stand back and watch her hurting herself.
A big thankyou! xx
posted 1年以上前.
 
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iluvryry picked Here's an option...:
dont do anything that would upset her!! just be their for a shoulder to cry on, find out why shes doing and try solve it!!!
posted 1年以上前.
 
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rosangie picked Tell someone myself:
She HAS to do something. Anorexia will KILL her. It´s not like she´s heartbroken because of a guy. You can´t talk to her about it, because you will never understand what she´s going through and (trust me) that will only upset her even more. You can listen, but don´t make any suggestions if you don´t know much about the matter. Leave that to a psychologist. If she doesn´t tell someone else, you should. She probably told you about it because she knows she needs help and doesn´t know what to do, but she knows she needs a push.
posted 1年以上前.
last edited 1年以上前
 
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Thank you for your help. :/
*huggles* xx
posted 1年以上前.
 
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^^ i totally agree and really this is a time for tough love! even though she might get a little huffed at first (if you tell someone) you have to speak oot. even if she gets mad at first she will thank you in the end when she sees things more clearly.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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TheCountess picked Here's an option...:
...just my thoughts, and I hope this might help...
This is definitely a cry for help from someone she trusts (you). She's lucky to have a friend as sweet and caring as you. :)
Don't do anything behind her back, as that would probably cause more harm. I know that this is a lot for someone your age to carry on their shoulders, but try the best you can to help her. Perhaps there is some kind of hotline to call for help. You could talk to them, explain your situation, and maybe they could refer you to a group that deals with that. If you're up to all of that, perhaps you could sit in on a group session to see what it's like, and after that, maybe talk your friend into going with you. She might need a bit of convincing to go, but I think those groups are pretty much anonymous, and she might find some comfort in just listening to other people with the same problem. Sometimes just knowing you're not alone can make a world of difference. You never know, with any luck, she might open up to them, and then decide to get some real help.
Whatever you decide, I wish you and your friend luck with this.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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I really do appreciate your help! Thankyou so so much.
I am really grateful...and I can't explain how thankful I am.
*huggles all*
Thankyou again!!
xxx
posted 1年以上前.
 
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MIKEYWAY445 picked Tell someone myself:
You shouldn`t keep things like that a secret, even IF she told you not to tell. You should tell your parents, teacher, principal, or any other adult that could help her.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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My teachers and her mother knows now...she is pretty upset about it but told me she wants to continue with it. But now I can tell her mother straight away without feeling that I am to blame for it all.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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xrockstarx picked Tell someone myself:
She might be angry or upset with you at first, but she'll thank you in the long run when she gets better :)
posted 1年以上前.
 
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Twilightzook picked Here's an option...:
Go with her when she's telling someone. Give her your support.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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Night-Sky picked Tell someone myself:
I don't know if you still need help, but I thought I'd say my opinion anyway.

Okay. You have to tell someone. I would suggest one of her parents.
Seriously, even if she hates you at first, it is whats best for her. You could be helping to save her life.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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tammy63 picked Tell someone myself:
If her life is in danger, you should tell someone.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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Vishee picked Tell someone myself:
It can't wait, you should tell someone, because anorexia is a very dangerous disease and if it won't be cured, this anorexic girl can even die.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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heartmerlin2 picked Tell someone myself:
Just make sure she is ok with it first.x
posted 1年以上前.
 
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laura071197 picked Here's an option...:
tell your friend u r going to tell someone.
u could ask her to try stop being anorexic,i mean, if she doesnt want anyone else to help, u could help her.
posted 1年以上前.
 
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MineTurtle picked Tell someone myself:
I agree with Vishee
posted 1年以上前.