Im worried that my friend may have an eating disorder!!?

My friend is 15, and shes pretty thin, but recently wenever we go out she doesnt eat and she told me that she makes herself puke wen her parenets make her eat and Iv seen her do it!! Itz gross!! She started walking her dog a lot more as well and she wants us to start going to the gym 3 times a week. Im really scared that she is developing an eating disorder. Should I be worried or Im I just over reacting. She is my bff and I dont want anything to happen to her. What do i do??
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Tanx 4 ur help everyone but Im still not sure wot 2 do!!
Im sure I'll figure it out though!!!
Tanx again!!

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It would sound like there is cause for concern if she is openly telling you that she purges. This is a difficult one as she needs to got help to stop it in its tracks, but you are in an awkward position, I would think, as if she does have an eating disorder brewing then it will be difficult to get her to accept treatment. The only thing I can think to suggest is, try to sit her down and tell her that you are concerned for her and that you think she may need to speak to someone about it. I think you probably already know, that until she is ready to admit she may have a problem there is nothing really that you can do. It is perfectly obvious that you will be around for her when she is ready to do that and I hope she appreciates it. I am sorry I can't give you anything more helpful as it is her that needs to want help.

Hi. My girlfriend and I are both struggling with eating disorder issues (she is bullimic and I suffer from anorexia atheletica) so I know pretty much most of the signs.

Your friend is almost certainly having an eating disorder. I'm sure you've seen some very horrifying pictures about eating disorders, and I'm sure you don't want your friend to turn out that way.

Talk to your friend. Ask her about what she feels about her body. This is a good way of knowing if she really has an eating disorder. People with eating disorders hate their body and complain that they are too fat even though they are stick thin. Get help. Try to talk to an adult you trust or your school counsellor. You may make a big difference in your friend's life. Good luck! =)

I would be worried. You should talk to her about it and inform her that it could possibly lead to death and severe problems, including hospitalization. If I were you, I'd tell her parents so they can help, she may be mad at you, but she'll realize later that you were trying to help her cause you care.
You can get info about eating disorders online.

It looks like shes already developed an eating disorder, all her behaviours point to that. You need to speak to your mom, or even her mother if you are close enough to talk to her. I now it might seem like youre being a tattle tale, but this could get extremely serious and she will thank you for it in the long run.
good luck

honestlyy u shouldd talk to herr .. becausee she mightt become a balemic andd dats not good.. i saww a videoo in school on opera how this ladyy was a balemicc makinn her selff throw up andd its not healthyy and it good that u care for ur friendd because if i were u i would talk to her or ur parentts aboutt this... Evenn if she thinks it not a big deall it kinda is..
Because she can get veryy sickk from doinn this. So u better sayy sumthing soon.

She has already got an eating disorder. She is in the cycle of all the symptoms already. Tell her parents, or if you can't do that, tell her teacher.

Don't worry if she is angry with you - that is the illness talking and not her. It's best that she gets help.

You definitely ought to worry. She's got all the signs (purging, not eating). Talk to an adult you can trust like the guidance counselor. They're trained to deal with stuff like this and can get your friend the help she needs. Good luck

Regular purging = a pretty strong sign of bulemia.

Get her help. If you love her, her getting better comes before you doing what she wants.

yes you should tell her parents
she mite not talk to you for abit but it is better than her becomeing very ill

Tell Your mother.

get her to seek help or at least talk to her mum

From the information you provided, you're friend does, indeed, have an eating disorder. She is bulimic. If she does not receive help, she could die. She needs professional help, which you may not be able to afford. So, I know it will be hard, but her parents need to be notified. You may want to approach your friend about your concern for her and explain why she needs to stop what she is doing. Go to your local library and request information on the effects of bulimia and eating disorders. Show the facts to your friend during your confrontation, so she can realize how serious her disorder is. Your friend is likely to get offended or upset that you are approaching her about the subject, so just explain to her that you are talking to her about this topic because you love her and don't want anything bad to happen to her. Then, explain that her parents need to be talked to about this topic. Tell her that she can approach them WITH you if she'd like, but you will be approaching them about the situation regardless of her approval or not. (Eating disorders NEVER just go away no matter how much she will reassure you that she will stop.) You will be saving her life. If you are nervous doing this (which you probably are), ask your parents for help and advice on what to do. This is not something that you will be able to handle alone. Best of wishes.

I think you need to tell an adult as soon as possible. It's probably best to tell one of your parents, then they can chose the best route to take in informing your friend's parents.

this is a very serious problem and your friend will deny she has anything wrong. it's important that she can talk to you, and can trust you so at this early stage of trying to help her, you and your family must be discrete otherwise it might make the situation more difficult - she could rebel more and really try to prove a point in her achieving, what she feels is, an ideal weight. I know it sounds deceitful but at this stage you might have to not say anything about your suspicions to your friend. She won't want anyones opinions and certainly not yours - she needs to know that you re there for her and "on her side" so that she can confide in you.

Be strong this isn't a nice situation to be in.

She is lucky to have a friend like you.

Call the FBI.