I'm no longer anorexic and haven't been for some time(I switced to bulimia long ago but got over that too). However I still struggle with how I feel when I look at the mirror. All I see is fat. I know I have 8 more pounds I can lose and still be in the healthy weight range, but even if I lose that I know I will still see only fat. I've learned that I can't live by what I see. I feel fat and I feel I look fat most of the time, but a lot of people say I'm thin and look really good. I've learned I have to trust others opinions of me sometimes, more than my own.

I hope that helps you understand the feeling fat issue a little better. The problem largely comes from the fact that we look in the mirror and somehow our brains view the image differently than others do. We see fat, others see thin.

And honestly I have no idea on how to help your friend. Hopefully some others post some ideas.

Good Luck