I've been there and I know what it is when doctors put diagnosis. I know that body can fully recover without pills and there are so many alternative ways to do so. Your friend has a long way to go. Sometimes we cannot see the real situation and all we want is to get the fastest and easiest solution only to feel better. That's how I have undergone unnecessary surgery. I wish there was someone to give me a hand and show me the right way at that time. Deep within myself, I knew that I can recover if I change my unhealthy lifestyle, but at that time I was too scared and insecure to trust my inner voice instead of doctors' voice.