How to help someone with an eating disorder

[Sugar Ray]

I am really concerned with my older sister as she has gone from a health curvy woman to skin and bones. She flatly denies there is a problem and when I hav seen her eat she never has any carbs - just salad and chicken. She thinks she is healthy and is adamant she's fine. What can I do

[Carakeel]

I'm so sorry to hear about your sister. This must be so hard for you. Try the following site as it gives a lot of sound advice. http://www.eating-disorders.org.uk/info.htm It is so easy for those of us who have never been there to give advice that may not be right for your situation. There is a good amount of advice for friends and relatives of people with eating disorders on this site. Hope it helps. I wish you both well. Big hug of support!

[TheTemptress]

is she by any chance loved up? last year my daughter went through this to impress her first boyfriend. she went down to about 6 stone. no-one could tell her, she was besotted and obsessed. one year later, he is gone and her appitite is back big time. im so glad i didnt have to drag her to the doc or anything extreme it thankfully resolved itself. she is now about 8 and half stone. i know this aint always the case though and im afraid i would be very worried too...good luck.