My sister is anorexic and I don't know how I can support her. Everything I think about saying seems like it will hurt her feelings or make her mad. Any suggestions on what to say?
Helping....
Sometimes trying to help and intervene can be the worst thing for someone dealing with anorexia. I used to be anorexic myself and when anyone tried to help me (friends and family) I didn't respond. I would suggest telling your sister that you're there for her and that you will do anything for her when she's ready. In the meantime just let her know she's loved. --Posted by hlf9182 09:56AM EST 08/11/04
support her
I think that if she knew you were supporting her she would feel more confident in dealing with the situation. So tell her how you feel. She might be angry at first, but give her a little time and she'll see that you only want the best for her and that you love her. Then she will probably talk to you about it. Then you can express to her that you think going to see a doctor would be the best treatment for her. --Posted by prettynpink14 01:32PM EST 08/10/04
Try to be in her shoes, then help her
I know if you're anything like me, you love your sister to death and would do anything for her. So I know it might be hard but you really need to tell her how you feel -- how much it's scaring you and how you care about her so much that you want to get her help from a doctor. My best friend used to be anorexic and almost died from it, but her family and all her friends were with her every moment of treatment and I think thats what helped her the most. So just stand by her and let her know that you are there and you want to get her help. --Posted by sizzlemesexy 05:47AM EST 08/10/04
anorexic sister
I think you should try and write down on paper exatly how you feel. And then later revise it in the most sensitive way possible. And don't forget to tell her how much you love her and how you always will. This would be hard for anyone to hear so be gentle. Hope it goes well. --Posted by luv_life 10:59PM EST 08/08/04
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