i think my friend has an eating disorder! how can i help them?

this is deffinetly something really seriouse. first thing i would do is confront them head on about their problem. what ever you do, dont ignore it or pretend you didnt see it. talk to them about their illness and try to get as many details as possible that you could use to help them. next, strongly urge them to get help! find a support group with them. if you can and they are to afraid to go alone, offer to visit the support group with them. this may make it easier on them and more likely that they will go. if your friend still refuses to get help, tell someone. a teacher, a parent, a guidence counseler, some trusted adult who can help you on this. they may be mad for a while that you told someone, but weigh that to the fact that you could save their life by doing this, i hope you'll tell. but now more then ever, you need to be there for your friend. make sure they make a full recovery. leave a comment if you want and i really hope this helps!
~natalie :)