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page:  how can i stop my friend from purging?  Posted by
linds777  Answers (1) Sort by: Newest first | Oldest first
Sadly, you can't stop your friend from purging (sorry about
that- I know that's not what you wanted to hear!). Your friend
is going to need to get help and learn to stop her own purging.
BUT, just because you can't stop her from purging doesn't mean
you can't be a great support person for her and be really
helpful in her recovery. One of the best things you can do is
ask her how you can help, and tell her you are there for her- to
listen, to support her. She may not be able to tell you at first
what would be helpful (and that's probably because she really
doesn't know at the moment, not because she doesn't want your
help), but keep letting her know that you are there, that the
friendship matters to you, and that you aren't going anywhere.
I'm not sure how old you and your friend are. If your friend is
under 18 you may at some point feel