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I have a friend who is in denial. She needs therapy, but she says counseling is for messed-up kids. We tell her she needs to talk to someone, but she says she is fine and tries to change the subject. How do I get her to talk?

 

Dear Friend in Denial,

Sometimes, girls write about friends who are sexually abused or pregnant or starving themselves or otherwise in dire straits; other times, they write about friends who are just living their lives their way. I don’t know whether yours in truly “in trouble” or is just grappling with adolescent angst, but I do know she needs true friends – not a group of people breathing down her neck. So be the caring person you are, and consider informing a trusted parent or teacher who can be objective about the situation.

 

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That's tough for you and her, because I think she needs to let it all out but you don't want to force her into anything because it'll make her feel pressured. let her know you are there whenever she needs someone to talk to or even a shoulder to cry on, and you won't judge her when she needs to vent. Good luck girlie!

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by thecupcakequeen on 8/30/2011 6:03:04 PM

 
 

Alexa<3 anorexia is when they starve them selves blumia is when they puke. and also you should talk to a teacher parent or some one cause thats unhealthy.

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by madsterw1 on 8/30/2011 5:38:46 PM

 
 

hey Alexa <3 if she pukes her food up, she probably has bulimia

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by iRokkin on 8/30/2011 3:45:18 PM

 
 



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i think my mom needs help. my dad died almost a year ago and i am an only child, and she excludes herself from everything, sleeps a lot, and is always in a bad mood. it is getting really bad, today she yelled at me because my friend didn't give something to my other friend. she was yelling at me because she said that i shouldn't have stayed home from school sick and i should have given it to her myself. she acts like this a lot, and i am scared to tell her that i think she might need help because she has a temper (she wouldn't hit me or physically hurt me though)and i don't have much other family. please help me




Are there any times in which the two of you enjoy yourselves together--like watching a certain show or going out? If so, use this as an opportunity to broach the subject. Tell her you miss having fun together and it worries you that she seems sad.




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by volleyballgirl7799 on 8/30/2011 3:38:37 PM

 
 

Alexa<3 - if u need help then write MOD at the top.

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