Eating Disorder? Please help!

My best friend weighs around 250 pounds, I think. She told me last month that she was tired of being called fat and being picked on. Her mom is epically hard on her and I heard her tell her she was ashamed to go out with her. I know she has been trying to lose weight but here lately she doesn't seem to be eating much at all. Also, she said she is taking diet pills. I have been reading online about anorexia and I think maybe she has this eating disorder. If she does, how long will it take to really notice a drastic weight loss so her mom will help her? And what can I do for her?

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Well, first off, if you think it's anorexia you should talk to her or her mom.  Once anorexia really sets in, it's sooooo hard to get out of.  And it's dangerous.  Someone who is overweight still needs to eat in order for their organs to continue functioning.  And diet pills are so dangerous.  Perhaps you can talk her into speaking with a counselor at school?  Anorexia is not the answer to weight loss.  she is just trading one unhealthy and dangerous behavior (overeating...I'm assuming bc of her weight) with another unhealthy behavior.  

Her mom needs to lay off her weight and appearance too.  That doesn't help anyone and just damages a person self esteem.  If she wants to lose weight, then there are healthy ways to do that.  Good luck