My sister... Has a sickness!?

Question

My sister is anorexic. She's 1 year older than me and 14. She's had this habit for a year, it worked for her, she lost so much weight, and she was able to stop last month and now she's started up again. It scares me so much, and the thing is that I'm starting to eat less too! I don't know what to do! She was at her soccer game two days ago and she fainted well she was on the field and her coach and team mates were so scared, I think that she's just started again. She sometimes doesn't eat and other times she binge eats, my parents have no clue, because 1 month ago I begged her to stop and so in return she begged me not to tell my parents! I want to tell them but I'm starting to catch what she has and I don't know what to do. I know that its a horrid habit but I need to lose 10 pounds, and I still want to help my sister!

Answer 1

Okay so...

"because 1 month ago I begged her to stop and so in return she begged me not to tell my parents!"

Obviously if she promised to stop and now she broke it, then you are allowed to break your promise.

TELL YOUR PARENTS!

Answer 2

Tell your parents or talk to a school counselor asap!  Get help.  Eating disorders are no joke, there's no reason to put yourself through that.  If you don't get help now there's a good chance of you having a very unhappy life later.  

I'm 5'5" and my lowest weight was 82lbs.  It doesn't get better on it's own.  

Answer 3

You cannot catch what your sister has and she never stopped the behavior.  Understand that.  She cannot overcome this alone.  Understand that also.   No matter how good her intentions, no matter what bargains or vows she makes with you, or promises she makes to you, she cannot do this alone.

You love your sister, that's obvious.  Help her in the only way that matters and tell your parents.  If she is truly anorectic (this isn't a typo.  It's not "anorexic", it's anorectic) your sister will need help from a team of professionals.  The entire family will need to learn about this eating disorder and how to best help her.  I hope that one day, with help, your sister will discover the underlying reasons she developed this in the first place and learn to deal with them.

She will be angry.  She will tell you she can never trust you again.  She will say she hates you.  This will hurt but don't believe her, it's not the truth.  When she truly realizes that people can die from anorexia nervosa and when she has recovered, she will thank you.

Answer 4

eat 3 meals a day.  if you want to lose weight, eat small meals.

Answer 5

A secret that is hurting you or a family member is not a secret to keep.  Anorexia can be deadly.  So, basically, you are saving her life.  Go talk to Mom & Dad ~ NOW.

Oh, it is not contagious.  You cannot catch it.  You can CHOOSE not to do it.  Please choose life.

Answer 6

First off, do not follow her example. Loose your own weight through exercise and healthy eating (eat something, just keep it healthy). Next, try to get your sister to eat more food and to keep it healthy. She'll be more open to eating if its not going to make her fat. If she still refuses you need to tell. She might die if you don't. try to get her to open up about this and explain that no one will be mad or angry with her for doing this. There's nothing wrong with wanting to be slim. But she does need help!