What does it mean by "but she also has been having family, grade, depression and school issues."?

Question

Dear Annie:

I am 15 and almost positive that my best friend, 'Amanda,' is anorexic. I know for a fact that she was anorexic two years ago, but she told me she had treatment and is cured.

I rarely see Amanda eat lunch at school, and if I ask about it, she says, 'I'm not hungry. Just drop it.' When I tell her she really needs to eat, she gets mad. Lately, she's had stomach pains that are not cramps. *** <<I don't know if this is related, but she also has been having family, grade, depression and school issues.>> *** I really worry about her, but I know if I bring up therapy, she will stop speaking to me. Please help. － Concerned Best Friend

Answer 1

Ya, dont pressure her into anything, dont question her behavior, or make her wrong about her behavior. Just let her be who she is. If shes anorexic, its because she may feel unaccepted somehow, so what she needs is someone to just accept her for whatever way she is,  whatever issues she has, and who she is. Just be her friend by letting her be who she is.

Answer 2

Taking Authority over Your EmotionsEmotions are an area that many Christians don’t understand. Because of this, Believers often allow their emotions to lead them. As a result, emotionally-led decisions take them on a course that is out of the will of God for their lives. While God gave every human being emotions, it is critical that we get control over negative emotions and subject them to the Word of God. Make these daily confessions so that you can subject your feelings to God’s Word and make the right decisions:

Heavenly Father, thank You for giving me healthy emotions. I declare that negative emotions will not impact my decisions, neither will they dictate my responses to difficult circumstances. I will submit my feelings to You in every situation that I encounter in life. You have given me authority over the power of the enemy, and I declare that nothing shall by any means hurt me, including people and situations that try to negatively influence my emotions. When I feel overwhelmed by life, or troubled by negative emotions, like Jesus, I will pray and keep moving forward  I bind depression, anxiety, worry, fear, doubt, anger, rejection and any other negative emotion that tries to attack my mind. I possess power, love and a sound mind. I thank You, Father, that I walk in peace, joy and the comfort of the Holy Ghost. I have the mind of Christ and my emotions are controlled by the Word of God. In Jesus name I pray. Amen.

Scriptural references:

·Mark 14:33-35

·Luke 10:19

·2 Timothy 1:7

·Romans 14:17

·1 Corinthians 2:16

God Bless U

Answer 3

The only way you can help her if she wants the help, just keep being her friend and she will ask you for help.