How do I help my little sister who has an eating disorder but won't let me help her?

I feel like you should reach out for help, talk to anyone trustworthy and responsible such as a family member or a teacher and consult a doctor as soon as possible, of course with the knowledge of your sister. Explain to her that she is cared for and that this will help her with her recovery and will make her better. If you can, do some research on the disorder so you could also help her in some way and be aware about what she is going through. Be available to talk to her and let her know she’s cared for and not alone in this situation.

Often times, when we are struggling we try to push away the people that mean the most to us. Sometimes the best thing we can do for our loved ones is listen. If you let your sister know you're there for her and want to listen whenever she is ready, she won't feel pushed into making a decision right away Eating Disorders are very scary for the person going through it and everyone around them. But remember to be patient with her and try to not push her into talking when she doesn't want to. Also suggest other people she can talk to including Listeners here at 7 Cups

This is a hard question to answer. First, it is challenging to help someone, who does not want to be helped. You can reflect on how willing she is to accept she has a problem and hence accept help. Naturally when it comes to family it’s instinctual to want to save them from their pain and get them to open up about what is bothering them. Its amazing you're willing to help, your sister out! Sometimes, eating disorders, develop over time, and some are due to an underlying cause. The hard part is accepting the fact they have an eating disorder. Advice of a general practitioner or doctor or nurse specialising in eating disorders can be helpful. Your mental health as a family member also matters so perhaps seeking emotional support in support groups for families (F.E.A.S.T, National Eating Disorders.org) who have indirect experience on loved ones suffering an eating disorder can be helpful for you. Please do not hesitate to use our 7 cups of tea site as another alternative for 1-1 emotional support with one of our trained listeners who can give you a good listening ear. I hope this answers your question. I wish you the best of luck.