he counts calories and once told me he only takes in about 800 a day. my mom calculated his body mass or something before and it told her that he should be eating like 2,300. but he refuses to eat. he eats cereal and teddy grahms and that's about it. except on school days hopefully he eats his lunch but we can't be sure seeing he's at school. my mom's tried to scare him and tell him his bones are going to be weak [cause she's already dealing with osteoperosis] and that he won't grow right when he hits his growth spirt or gain any muscle mass. he looks completely emaciated. and now he's turning down going to restraunts he loved before and saying he wants to eat at home when i know he wont eat more than cereal and its really starting to worry me and the rest of my family. but we can't shove food down his throat, he's really stubborn. anyone have some other idea of scaring him into eating or anything? all he does is eat his cereal and work all those calories off with excessive exercise.
2007-09-08 10:49:53 · 9 answers · asked by brittaboo 3 in Health ➔ Mental Health
From things that I have read and seen on the news and special programs concerning this your brother does have a problem. Unfortunatly scaring him is not going to do the trick. This is a disease that needs to be treated ASAP.
You are going to need to contact some one in your local community that deals with eating diseases. you need to do it now before he gets really sick or even worse.
You need outside help you can't do it alone.Hope it works out for you....
2007-09-08 10:57:00 · answer #1 · answered by msbutterfly7777 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im so sorry that thats happening. My sister was anorexic too, so I can understand the pain that you must be going through... The best thing you can do is try to ask him why he's doing it. If he doesnt want to go out, then stay home and offer to stay there and talk with him. You're right, you cant change him, but maybe you need to refer him to a doctor. But just have an open ear, that is probably the best way to be there for him right now. dont worry, everything will be alright
2007-09-08 17:58:03 · answer #2 · answered by Michka 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's pretty rare when boys get eating disorders. Your parents need to take him to a doctor for a check-up. The doctor can put serious fear into him about what can happen to his health by not eating properly. And he may even suggest taking him to a psychologist or someone who can find the root of the problem.
2007-09-08 17:56:20 · answer #3 · answered by Cat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is quite possible that your brother has an eating disorder......there has been a rise in eating disorders among boys recently.
If you are concerned about your brother, get your parents to bring him to a psychologist.
2007-09-08 17:58:54 · answer #4 · answered by redpixelvandal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs to see doctor and quite possibly a psychiatrist. No, you can't force food inot him, but your mother is the parent and she needs to get him to a doctor.
2007-09-08 17:58:03 · answer #5 · answered by margarita 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you CAN shove food down his throat. Have you taken him to the doctor?
2007-09-08 17:55:28 · answer #6 · answered by Me 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
he does have a problem i know my cuz has a eatin disorder 2 she's getin help and he needs help now
2007-09-08 17:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by j3000king52 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He needs professional help.
2007-09-08 17:58:44 · answer #8 · answered by jon jon's girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-08 18:09:06 · answer #9 · answered by HELPING LADY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋