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18-21,
sofiamorgan
writes:I think my friend may be going anorexic... she has slowly started to become obsessed by what she eats, she is keeping a record of it all. I saw a bit of it and it says things like 'half a mars bar', 'half a cup of soup' I'm really starting to be worried. I have gently suggested to her that maybe she should eat more, but her reply is 'i don't eat when i'm not hungry' but she seems to be 'not hungry' an awful lot of the time. I'm starting to get really quite worried about her, her family life is difficult at home (her parents are divorced and she doesn't like her dads new gf). I love her to bits and want to do what I can for her, but she pushes me away/changes the subject when I bring it up. I don't really know what to do anymore...advice would be much appreciated.
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reader, bqagirl2692  +, writes (9 December 2007):
 What you can do is try speaking to her about it one last time. She may not want to talk immediately but you have to have patience with her. Try listening to her and understand her feeling but DO NOT accept any excuses no matter how good they may sound. There is not reason for anyone to stop eating no matter how diffcult there life may be at the moment. Is she continues to not cooperate, then consult a trustable adult. Her mother, a doctor, your parents, school counselor,etc. Make her understand that you care for her and you only want what is best for her. Accompany her to the doctor if she accepts to get help. Having a friend be there for us makes difficult times so much easier. Dont give up on her and dont be too hard on her. She is silently crying for help and its up to you to listen and take action. Good luck!
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reader, peaches83 +, writes (8 December 2007):
 It sounds as if you may be right.
Speak to an adult and let them know what your suspisions are. Preferbly her mom.
Hopefully you may have caught it in time.
Its a serious situation to be in, and i understand your concern. If she doesnt want to talk to yu then hopefully she will and adult. Just keep a close eye on her but dont be too pressuring or you may find that you will lose her friendship.
Good luck.
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