11yr old eating very little, very thin, checking everything for fat/sugar

[SecondhandRose]

My friend's 11yr old daughter is eating very little and checking everything for fat and sugar. My friend is worried about her as she is now very thin.

She also unhappy at school as many of the girls are already obsessed by boys and she isn't at that stage yet. She seems keen to change schools, she is in year 7 but has been at the same school since she was little.

Any experience of this out there please?

this sounds v worrying. tbh it sounds like the start of anorexia (i am an anorexic in recovery) is she more secretive? obsessed with other peoples eating habits? always cold?

Don't know but will find out. I am concerned that if my friend acts quickly she may be able to get help before she does get poorly (that's if that is what is happening). She did take her to the GP but he GP wasn't helpful and dismissed it.

Is there an anorexic helpline where she can get advice?

Eating Disorders Association helplines

Monday to Friday 10.30am - 8.30pm
Saturday 1 - 4pm
Sunday closed

08456 341414

Youthline

08456 347650

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beat feel free to CAT me, ive been anorexic since i was 6 so i may be able to help a bit iykwim

its terrifying how quickly it can take hold. your body becomes addicted to starving iykwim. a proper physical addiction!

I have a beautiful, sporty 13 year old, but she and all of her friends are aware of their appearance.

She can be picky with her food, but I let her virtually eat what she wants, rather than start putting 'no chocolate, no biscuits' idea into her head.

Fortunately she does love fruit.

Scary though - and you can never be absolutely sure you're getting it right!

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Is she very intelligent and a perfectionist? Seems to be the type.
Your friend could try having a spring clean with her DD's help and keep an eye out for hidden food in her room.

Yes I agree sounds very familiar to me (I'm also anorexic, ((in recovery) she needs to seek immediate help before she gets in too deep! Be ready for an emotional rollacoster, she will lie & deceive in order to stay the way she is. Although like any other addiction which is what it is she needs to want to give it up!

If you need someone to have a chat with her I'd be happy to help.

my email address is:

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anytime you need support just email me.