How To Help Your Friend Who Is Bulimic But In Denial

How To Help Your Friend Who Is Bulimic But In Denial

How To Help Your Friend Who Is Bulimic But In Denial

Angie Brown (Childine officer) gives expert video advice on: I think my friend is bulimic but she's in denial. How can I help her?

I think my friend is bulimic but she's in denial. How can I help her?

Part of an eating disorder is the guilt. She probably doesn't want to admit to anybody or even herself that she has an eating disorder. The best thing you can do is to be there for her. Encourage her to ring a support helpline like Child Line, so that she can have ongoing regular support about the feelings and also encourage her to seek medical help, maybe the school nurse or the doctor.