I have a friend (no its not my, it really is just a friend) that more than likely will go to an impatient anorexia center. I am trying to remain strong but i am really worried about her. She is my closest and best friend. Is there things like shock therapy or anything like that? What all can she expect?

Don’t worry there won’t be anything like that.
However she’ll still hate it because she’ll probably be on watch 24/7 and forced to eat when she doesn’t want to.
She’ll also have therapy and won’t be allowed to do certain things associated with eating discorded behavior; like excessive exercising and cutting up food really really tiny.
Basically they’ll just force her to eat and keep an eye on her to try and bring up her weight.
Encourage her to try and get better as if she fights it too much she may need to have a feeding tube which isn’t nice

There are a lot of documentaries on anorexia which might give you an idea of what treatment centres are like and what your friend is going through. try watching this: (theres more then the one part)

Take care hun and i hope your friend gets better xx

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