A: (pretending to throw up)

J: What are you doing Andres?

A: Nothing, I feel really bad

J: Are you sure, you seemed fine before?

A: Yeah

J: I think you are anorexic

A: Why would you think that?

J: First of all, you have been getting skinnier and skinnier every time I see you

K: So what? I have been playing a lot of sports

J: Second of all, we just ate and you are throwing up

A: I ate too much food

J: All you ate was a salad

A: Ok, ok I am not happy with myself, I think I am too fat

J: You are pretty skinny, Andres

J: Have you been forcing yourself to vomit?

A: Yes, for the past couple months actually

J: You need to see a doctor. Anorexia can affect the brain and cause symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, agitation, confusion, inability to concentrate, and loss of memory. Anorexia may affect growth, bone mass, cause puberty delays, an irregular heartbeat, blood pressure problems, and gastrointestinal problems.

A: I didn’t realize it’s that dangerous. This anorexia has been bothering me from day one but I couldn’t stop, it was too hard.

J: Don’t worry with the correct medical attention, you will be fine

A: Thanks for telling me, I will definitely call my doctor now

J: No problem and one more thing

A: Yeah

J: Don’t be embarrassed about talking to your doctor and family about it

A: Ok, Thanks

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J: There are many eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia

A: All eating disorders are unsafe

J: If you suspect you have an eating disorder, don’t be quiet about it

A: Tell a family member. You may feel good that you are doing things that make you anorexic or bulimic

J: But really later on you feel the pain

A: Just remember, we are all the same