What to do if my friend tells me she has an eating disorder?
If she tells you that she is upset about something and does not know how to deal with it or is afraid to talk about it, you can offer to accompany her to talk to an adult. The adult might be a parent, teacher, or school counselor, who can help her to get professional help.
What is considered anorexic behavior?
Anorexia (an-o-REK-see-uh) nervosa — often simply called anorexia — is an eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted perception of weight.
What are 2 warning signs of anorexia?
Physical warning signs
- Rapid weight loss or frequent weight changes.
- Loss or disturbance of menstruation in girls and women and decreased libido in men.
- Fainting or dizziness.
- Feeling tired and not sleeping well.
- Lethargy and low energy.
What is considered anorexic for a girl?
People with anorexia typically weigh 15% or more below the expected weight for their age, sex and height. Your body mass index (BMI) is calculated by your weight (in kilograms) divided by the square of your height (in metres).
How do you tell a friend they are too skinny?
‘ So instead of approaching the subject with your friend by telling her you think she is “losing too much weight” or “looking too thin,” you might say something like, “I am worried about your health.” Let your friend know that you will go with her to talk with a trusted adult.
What do you say to someone who is starving themselves?
5 Things to Say When Someone Has an Eating Disorder:
- “I know this is difficult, but I am proud of you.”
- “You are worth more than your eating disorder.”
- “I might not understand, but if you need someone to talk to I will help as much as I can.”
- “Let’s do ____ together.”
- “I trust/believe you.”
What does the start of an eating disorder look like?
You may notice that someone stops eating with the family, dislikes previously enjoyed foods, is preoccupied with counting calories and fat grams, drinks excessive amounts of water and caffeine to suppress their appetite, eats noticeably smaller portions, or refuses to eat at all.
What do you say to someone who wants to be skinny?
Tell them “You should…”: “You should join a gym,” “You should follow the _____ diet,” “You should stop eating ____.” Just get “You should” out of your vocabulary. What follows will almost always be interpreted as judgment and criticism. Aggressively offer them food: “But I made this just for you!” “You’re crazy!