[katebabe622]

so my best friend in the entire world, the person i feel the closest to, told me that she isn't throwing up anymore. alex was bulimic, but she told me she isn't anymore. i woke up this morning and she was in the bathroom throwing up. she doesn't know that i know, and i don't know what to do. i love this girl so much and i can't tell anyone, but i feel like she's doing the wrong thing for herself, whether she can help it or not.

what do i do?

[eskielover]

Best friend......talk to her & let her know you know......but you also have to let her parents know.....because she needs help. We can't sit back & be silent when someone is hurting. The problem is also that this can really end up being fatal......even though the chances are slim....usually the damage is much less, but there is the chance & one can not take chances like that......it isn't just a silly little problem that will go away...it usually only gets worse, so now is the time to really be your best friends true friend

Debbie

[hurtingintn]

i can only suggest that if your her best friend tell her that you know and that you love her and are there for her and you will work through it together that she is not alone..wishing you both all the very best

[luckyyouxx]

Originally Posted by katebabe622

so my best friend in the entire world, the person i feel the closest to, told me that she isn't throwing up anymore. alex was bulimic, but she told me she isn't anymore. i woke up this morning and she was in the bathroom throwing up. she doesn't know that i know, and i don't know what to do. i love this girl so much and i can't tell anyone, but i feel like she's doing the wrong thing for herself, whether she can help it or not.

what do i do?

eskielover...im not sure what you mean but the damage with bulimia is not much less, a lot of people go through soo many severe medical problems because of it.

kate... my advice would also be to confront her that you know, and support her by telling her that you'll be there for her, and tell her not to feel ashamed because many people do when they go through this. I personally would not to tell her parents, but encourage her to get help in other ways, otherwise find help for her if she can't do it herself. Your friend will die, if this does not stop.
It might be hard for you to tell someone and feel like you went against her wishes, but in the end she will thank you for it. No one deserves to suffer alone, and from what I hear, its really not easy to recover fully without professional help. good luck

[mary39]

she's probably lying about it because she feels ashamed that she's still doing it, maybe let her know that you care and are there to help her.
good luck