These helpful facts are directly from American College Health Association.
1. Discuss your concerns with a professional. Learn about eating disorders and available local resources. Your campus or community counseling center is a good place to start. Make sure you evaluate the situation thoroughly before consulting a professional.
2. Talk to your friend. Keep the discussion informal and confidential, and focus on your concerns about your friend's health, not weight or appearance. Explain how the problem is affecting your relationship. Mention that eating disorders can be treated successfull and if your friend is able to acknowledge the problem, suggest some resources.
3. Realize that you may be rejected. People with eating disorders often deny their problem, because they're afraid to admit they're out of control. Don't take the rejection personally, and try to end the conversation in a way that will allow you to come back to the subject at another time.
4. Know your limits. If you sense that you're getting angry or impatient, back off. And don't take on the role of counselor or food monitor - it's inappropriate and ineffective. Don't forget listening is an essential key to helping someone out.
Make sure you do not attack the person you are trying to help
