She needs to go to a doctor. I have several ideas of some possibilities, but it isn't my place to try to diagnose anyone, let alone someone I have never met. It sounds like she needs treatment, whatever it is.

Although not necessarily the cause of the problem, going without eating so much affects a person's ability to think rationally too, so that could be making everything worse.

If you are not close enough to do anything, and there isn't another family member or friend who could, one thing you could do is call Adult Protective Services in her area and let them know about your concerns. They could send someone to check on her. As much as I hate being harrassed by social workers, it would be for her own good and there is no reason for anyone to be in trouble about it - just a situation where someone needs some help.

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