[Lillyleaf]

Hey,
My friend is Ed and I dont know what to do. He doesnt think it is a problem for him. He will not eat and he says that is is because he is not hungry ever. I dont know what to say to him. I dont want to make him mad or say he is wrong. but I want to help to. So right now I am just going to be his friend. If anyone can help it would be great!!
Lilly

[Lisa Michelle]

I think being his friend is the best you can do. You've talked to him about the subject, so he probably knows you're someone who will listen and care and not judge him.
It might be that your friend doesn't have an eating disorder. I think it depends if there is a fear there, if he's not eating because of emotional reasons or he really has a lack of hunger. I know some people who don't eat much and are thin but there's no fear or control or negative emotions attatched to food, they just don't feel hungry much.. this is possible.

Just keep an eye on what your friend says and how he behaves around food. If he has an ed at least you've put the idea in his head and he might eventually accept he has a problem and seek help for it.

You're a good friend to care

[darkrunner]

Do you have a friend named Ed? - or are you saying that your E. D. (eating disorder) is your friend?

[cherry.candy]

All you can do is be there for your friend. If you push to hard for answers, it might make them want to push you away. If that makes sense. Thats what I did anyway.

Just persuading him to talk about things and be there for him.