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SO, my friend has gotten really skinny and I'm wondering how long it takes for someone who doesnt eat to lose weight.  I dont know how long she hasnt been eating for but it is really bad. Shes lost a ton of weight. Just want to find out some info on this so i can help her.

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Mostly, if you don't eat, you'll lose weight straight away.  Is she skinny as in 'looking sick, gaunt and pale'?  Some people can look quite thin but aren't actually ill or underweight either.  How old is your friend?  If she's school-age, looking quite sick and you're very worried about her then you can try helping her directly or suggesting that she gets to a doctor.  But if she doesn't think there's a problem you'd probably have better results if you express your concerns to an adult... parents, teachers etc.  If she's over 20, say, all you can do is talk to her about how you think she's not looking well, ask what's going on in her life that's making her so unhappy and suggest she goes to see her doctor soon for a physical check-up

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She's in highschool...and her legs have lost inches, like i mean lots of inches...her shoulder bones stick out...her face is pale and thin and yeah, i just wonder if shes okay

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