My friend has been trying to avoid eating her lunch. We rarely see her eat after school; she is also taking nightschool 2 times/week. My friends and I have been trying to help/convince her she needs to eat. Any advice/suggestions?
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Sometimes, suggestions from friends are not enough. sooner or later her health will deteriorate. her energy level will sink. she needs extra food now, since she is taking nightschool courses and is on the go day and night. foods keep the body and brain sharp. Are her parents aware of her eating habits? if not, as a friend, you might just have to advise them of her condition. its not snitching, its taking care of and being concerned for the health of your friend. If all else fails, make the phone call and advise her parents of your concerns.
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Food has become her control. I suffered from the same thing, I have been bulimic for over 15 years. An eating disorder; whether it's not eating, binging and purging or overeating, it's a disease and it is extremely harmful to her. If her parents are willing to help her, that is wonderful. Do her parents know? Does she want to tell them? If not, you need to get her help. It's not just that her obsession is killing her but it has adverse effects. Her hair will start to fall out, her skin will dry, nails will become brittle and what it does to her digestive system is unrepairable. She may need professional help. If she wants to talk to someone please see to it that she can. I can offer loads of information on eating disorders if she decides she wants to start healing. You are being a great friend by just taking the first step.
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Read ,definately read Paul Bragg books.he was a nutritionalist that lived to 104 years old and died in a surfing accident.He says that eating because we are programmed to eat 3 times a day is not necessary.He fasted on distilled water, only, one day a week and once a month for three days.He was healthy all his life.If he or she is not eating because of anorexia that is a different matter.Then it is more serious. Some people do not eat regularly and are perfectly healthy.If your friend is not losing weight or muscle strength they are probably fine.
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Stop hassling her, and let her sort herself out. She won't die anytime soon, and she will get hungry. The stress of her friends pointing out THIS flaw only enhances the idea that they see her other ones. Don't be so critical of her. Lot's of people go through phases of not eating much, as a matter of fact profesional athletes regularly fast for a few days to help cleanse their body of toxins. It's completly normal. Now if you catch her making herself puke after eating, then there's reason for alarm. I would then and only then notify proper authorities.
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