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Posted on 1/20/24 at 4:52 pm to Deactived
quote:not for this place it's not. I've never see so many supposedly "successful" people get so pressed over a 25 second read on other threads. Imagine that: championing illiteracy
was a rather harmless read and pretty short.
op, I wouldn't be so worried if he'd talk to me. as a matter of fact, I'd be glad he's getting his health in order. perhaps the trips to the doctor put things into perspective for him?
my main concern, like I know yours is, is whether or not it's due to depression. nowadays especially, when a young man, even more so a white young man, gets depression it should be approached like a serious prognosis of a fatal disease- because it so often is.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 4:56 pm to Duffnshank
I know I'm six pages behind, but it could very easily be anxiety. It shows up around his age and one of the primary symptoms I suffer from is lack of appetite/nausea
He might not even recognize it as anxiety fwiw- I didn't until years later
He might not even recognize it as anxiety fwiw- I didn't until years later
This post was edited on 1/20/24 at 4:57 pm
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:02 pm to Duffnshank
Let his teachers know, too. Often they can keep a closer eye on a kid, bullies ate good at doing their bullying when adults arent around- making it hard for school to take action without witnesses. if they arenrt already aware.
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Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:05 pm to Duffnshank
Dear dad. He’s trying to lose weight. Get him in the gym to improve his body image.
This post was edited on 1/21/24 at 1:21 pm
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:11 pm to tiggerthetooth
Yep. He’s facing pressure from the outside and he’s sad
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:14 pm to Duffnshank
Maybe kids in his school are being brutally abusive verbally about his weight
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:21 pm to Duffnshank
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14 year old son has stopped eating
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Has lost probably 10lbs in a couple months
He’s obviously still eating.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:26 pm to Oneforthemoney
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Maybe kids in his school are being brutally abusive verbally about his weight
He is skinny now.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:28 pm to Duffnshank
What does the pediatrician say? Is he off-the-chart underweight? Have you tried counseling?
If you want to increase his appetite, see if the pediatrician might try Periactin (cyproheptadine is the generic name).
If you want to increase his appetite, see if the pediatrician might try Periactin (cyproheptadine is the generic name).
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:31 pm to Duffnshank
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:32 pm to OysterPoBoy
Weight gaining protein
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:48 pm to Duffnshank
Teach him the proper way to lift weights and do cardio to slim up
Mix in some boxing lessons
Tell him to beat the a-hole up who is making fun of him
Mix in some boxing lessons
Tell him to beat the a-hole up who is making fun of him
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:51 pm to Duffnshank
It could be that a kid at school made fun of him. One thing that might really help is to do some exercise with him. Maybe you can join a gym with him. The physical activity is healthy and will build confidence. It may also stimulate his appetite. Talk to him about nutrition and the importance of adequate protein, vitamins, minerals, etc. Try serving lots of lean meats, salad, vegetables, etc.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:53 pm to Duffnshank
Depending on how much we weighed when he started losing the 10 pounds, doesn't sound like a concern.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 5:58 pm to Duffnshank
maybe he just didn’t want to be fat anymore.
get him some protein powder for shakes and educate him on what a balanced healthy diet looks like
and for the love of god don’t let anyone prescribe him medication unless there’s something wrong with his metabolism
get him some protein powder for shakes and educate him on what a balanced healthy diet looks like
and for the love of god don’t let anyone prescribe him medication unless there’s something wrong with his metabolism
Posted on 1/20/24 at 6:01 pm to cgrand
What is his total calorie count for a typical day? Don't guess.
What does he do for sports or other physical activity? He may not be burning any calories if the hardest thing he does in a typical day is play Fortnite.
What does he do for sports or other physical activity? He may not be burning any calories if the hardest thing he does in a typical day is play Fortnite.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 6:04 pm to Bama Bird
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know I'm six pages behind, but it could very easily be anxiety
Could be almost anything is the real issue with the thread. Mental or physical causes abound.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 6:07 pm to FLBooGoTigs1
Put him in a different school for a fresh start.
Posted on 1/20/24 at 6:07 pm to Duffnshank
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Of course, he won’t tell me shite.
Do you two do anything regularly together like hunting, camping, fishing, etc?
I’d try to get him to open up, build as much trust as you can, and just let him talk, no judge, no lecture, just listen. I remember 14 being a very awkward age, and I know I didn’t feel like I could talk to my dad about anything that was going on in my life without an imminent dissertation, lecture, or judgement. I think the best way to do just that is do a lot of alone time with him and build that trust. It’s not coming overnight, but I think it will come.
Just my .02 cents.
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