friend eats very little, misses period alot, and never argues or wants to...

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...confront anyone? My friend eats very little, sometimes gets dizzy and faint (I don't know if it's related). She very commonly misses periods and seems kind of withdrawn a lot and avoids fighting with people for any reason..

Any ideas what the problem could be? and if you can list physical or social signs?
yeah.. I think i do know whats going on I guess i'm just looking for backup on it...it's just one of those things you don't wanna be wrong about if you bring it up but really hope you are wrong about it...but like i've asked her if shes been eating enough n she just insists on me not to worry or anything that shes fine..

i'm a guy and we're pretty much best friends
 
She is either anorexic:Generally, eating disorders involve self-critical, negative thoughts and feelings about body weight and food, and eating habits that disrupt normal body function and daily activities.
While more common among girls, eating disorders can affect boys, too. They're so common in the U.S. that 1 or 2 out of every 100 kids will struggle with one, most commonly anorexia or bulimia. Unfortunately, many kids and teens successfully hide eating disorders from their families for months or even years.
People with anorexia have an extreme fear of weight gain and a distorted view of their body size and shape. As a result, they strive to maintain a very low body weight. Some restrict their food intake by dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise. They hardly eat at all and often try to eat as few calories as possible, frequently obsessing over food intake. The small amount of food they do eat becomes an obsession.

or bulimic:Bulimia is characterized by habitual binge eating and purging. Someone with bulimia may undergo weight fluctuations, but rarely experiences the low weight associated with anorexia. Both disorders can involve compulsive exercise or other forms of purging food they have eaten, such as by self-induced vomiting or laxative use.
Although anorexia and bulimia are very similar, people with anorexia are usually very thin and underweight but those with bulimia may be a normal weight or even overweight. Binge eating disorders, food phobia, and body image disorders are also becoming increasingly common in adolescence.
It's important to remember that eating disorders can easily get out of hand and are difficult habits to break. Eating disorders are serious clinical problems that require professional treatment by doctors, therapists, and nutritionists.

if she is either of those then plz tel someone cuz her life is probably in danger..hope this helps and god bless
 
Anorexia, smart one.

Edit: If you're going to talk to anyone, it shouldn't be her parents. Think if you were her! Talk to the school counselor or a therapist about her, but make sure they don't tell her parents right away. Whether its severe enough that she has to go to a doctor or something is unknown.
 
Sounds like you already have an idea of what may be going on.

Follow your gut. If she is fainting, you need to get her to talk to someone and if she doesn't you may have to take action and do the talking for her. She may not be happy, but if she's telling you this stuff and you are seeing it, she needs help.
 
Is she afraid that she is fat? I have a friend like that and she is the same way. She might be going anorexic. Does she bring a lunch to school and does she eat it? Maybe you should tell her mom it could end up serious.
 
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