My sister is bulimic

Hi. I'm posting as anonymous for obvious reasons.

My sister is bulimic, I'm pretty sure. She tries to hide the fact that she's vomiting after binge eating, even after I've walked into the talked after her and sometimes she forgets flush. There's also the same acrid smell in her room and after she has been to the toilet.

I've tried to help her by talking to her but she's very strong minded and very arrogant and won't admit anything.

How can i help her? :frown:

Reply 1

dh00001

16

its a very difficult situation and you cant really help her unless she is willing to accept it im afraid, trying to do force things can make things pretty bad. you need to let her know you are there for her, will always listen and never judge her.

Reply 2

Invocation

12

Is it after she eats a normal amount or just when she "binge eats"?

Reply 3

Queen Alice

10

tell her you have SEEN the evidence, and that you want to help her.

If she doesnt listen to you, tell someone who she will listen to (eg parents), or she could seriously damage her health if she hasnt already.

She needs to realise that it is making you feel upset, and that if she wont stop for her health she should stop for you.

Good luck :frown:

Reply 4

Bubblebee

15

OP, I know it's hard to see her hurting herself like this but when someone is suffering from an ED they really don't think about the consequences or how much pain they cause the people they love. No ammount of shock tactics, coersion or forcing will solve the problem, you really just need to talk to her and be there for her... help her realise she is beautiful and doesn't need to harm herself. If possible get her to agree to see a doctor.

Reply 5

Anonymous #1

OP

I've already told her that I've seen the evidence and confronted her many times but she just won't listen.

My mum knows about it too but she just gets mad and she's just as stubborn when I try to talk to her.

She binge eats after eating just a little bit of dinner. I.E. she goes into the kitchen one our later and 3 packs of crisps and a whole pack of cookies are missing.

@devilsthorne - I'll tie YOU up and make you watch disney if you don't shut up.

Reply 6

dh00001

16

if you feel a post is inappropriate please use the report function dont flame them.

Reply 7

Phoenix_Flame

;sorry; ... where's the report function?

Reply 8

dh00001

16

its the ! in the red circle. now stay on topic please

Reply 9

Juno

20

Phoenix_Flame

;sorry; ... where's the report function?

It looks like

Reply 10

Bubblebee

15

Anonymous

I've already told her that I've seen the evidence and confronted her many times but she just won't listen.

My mum knows about it too but she just gets mad and she's just as stubborn when I try to talk to her.

She binge eats after eating just a little bit of dinner. I.E. she goes into the kitchen one our later and 3 packs of crisps and a whole pack of cookies are missing.

@devilsthorne - I'll tie YOU up and make you watch disney if you don't shut up.

Perhaps try and be more subtle, rather than 'confronting' try to just chat, see how she is feeling, whats going on with her life. These things often have deep rooted problems, it's not like you suddenly wake up one morning and go 'Hey, I'm going to eat some donuts then puke them back up'.

Reply 11

Queen Alice

10

Anonymous

I've already told her that I've seen the evidence and confronted her many times but she just won't listen.

My mum knows about it too but she just gets mad and she's just as stubborn when I try to talk to her.

She binge eats after eating just a little bit of dinner. I.E. she goes into the kitchen one our later and 3 packs of crisps and a whole pack of cookies are missing.

@devilsthorne - I'll tie YOU up and make you watch disney if you don't shut up.

Maybe write an emotional letter, then she can't stop listening or walk away, she will probs read it.

It is sad that your mother is not very supportive with this issue.. is there any other family member or friend who might offer their help?

You need to try your best to be heard. Its a very difficult possition to be in, but the most important thing to do is not to give up on her.

Reply 12

randdom

20

I would keep talking to her about it and trying to get her to see her GP this isn't something that you can deal with on your own. Talk to your mum again and explain that you think that something really needs to be done and that getting angery doesn't help. You are doing the right thing just keep at it, it's all that you can do.

My sister is bulimic

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