Joined: 07 Dec 2007 Posts: 2 Location: Stockton, England
Bulimic friend - skipped period - how can I help? Posted: 12-07-07 12:35pm
My friends bulimic, I know she had low
self-esteem but i didn't think it was that
low. i'm really scared for her because she
has a really strong will power and will
probably keep up with this until shes bone
thin.
I know shes not the skinniest of people
but i didn't think it botherd her. She
also used to self harm & as i've found
out from research bulimia can make people
depressed so I think she might start
again.
She claims she hasn't been doing it for
that long, but a few weeks ago she said
she'd skipped a period & because i
know shes a virgin it cant be pregnancy.
I know shes going to end up hurting
herself but she thinks shes fine & she
thinks she doesn't need help.
What am i supposed to say
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gerlschaf
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 02 Dec 2007 Posts: 17
Posted: 12-09-07 00:54am
Have you tried talking to her before? I
think how you said it in your letter is
perfect. "I'm really scared for you
because I am worried you're going to go
downhill and hurt yourself permanently
with bulimia or self harm." Then just
listen. Maybe a cool teacher or a school
counselor could help?
