bulimia help?

Question

I've just made contact with an old school friend after losing contact with her for about 10 years.

she has admitted that she is suffering from bulimia and has been for the past 7 years and it is a huge life issue for her.

we are planning to meet up in May.  Is there any kind of etiquette as to the way i should approach the issue of say, going out to lunch, or a coffee?  

I don't want to make her uncomfortable.  so what should I AVOID saying or doing?

melashell · Accepted Answer

be yourself, bulimia, is when you binge eat and then go throw up because of the guilt felt after eating.  Instead of avoiding saying and doing something about eating why don't you express your concern for her well being and offer to be someone that is there for her.

Anonymous · Answer

If you guys do go for coffee or lunch, don't talk about anything to do with dieting or food, etc. Talk about something fun and  easy-going to help distract her from any negative thoughts she may be having about bingeing/purging.

Anonymous · Answer

my friend just recovered from anorexia nervosa about a year ago. and i think any help you can give your friend is great. just encourage her to get better and support her through it. Dont scare her by saying "your going to die", "you're killing yourself" or anything negative about it. but do tell her what it does to her. say you and her family dont like seeing her in that condition. and hopefully she will eventually recover from this. if you really care about her, stick with her through this. she'll thank you in the long run.

Clays mom · Answer

find somethign pyshical to do avoid the food places unless she mentions she hungrey... then maybe eat light...

bulimia help?

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