Hey, My dad lost his job at kodak last september, and this has been followed up by several deaths of people that were very close to him. This has caused him great depression, and he gets panic attacks. he has introverted, and is on disability. He has decided that hell be making more money from social security/disability then he would be if he went looking for anothr job, as his kodak skills are not transferrable. This is a double edged sword, as having a job would take his mind off things, make his feel needed, and keep him busy. Instead he sits at home. I know that if he finds a hobby, or decides to get another job, or even just starts to work out, it will be much better then the meds the Dr.s are prescribing...which he says arent helping his panic attacks anyway...After all that my question is this...how can a man 5'11" and about 210 pounds(not bad looking, just beer belly), lose weight and just feel better about himself. Hes never really worked out, so how do i excite him aboutit
2007-11-02 20:32:58 · 5 answers · asked by Kyle 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
I'm not sure where you guys live but hiking is a good way to relax and get in touch with nature while shedding some pounds.
Encourage him to hike with you.
2007-11-02 20:41:00 · answer #1 · answered by I Speak the Truth 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He needs a women. start small like the strippers, maybe find an activity that you can do to meat people like scouts or something where you can bring him. He will feel like he is there for you when you are trying to get him to meet a nice girl (Hopefully)
Good luck I know what that kind of rut can do to a person. If the meds do not help he should not be on them. Anti depressants usually have bad affects. Find someone his age that he can relate too but would be a good inspiration for him.
Good luck!
2007-11-03 06:26:02 · answer #2 · answered by Damien S 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
start an early morning or late afternoon walks with him...in the park..malls...just get him out of the house..he has to circulate
2007-11-03 03:46:49 · answer #3 · answered by Bratty T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless he wants to change, it is difficult. Anyway sending him and you Reiki for his highest good.
2007-11-03 03:42:05 · answer #4 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope that you can get some help and/or inspiration from here.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_fitness
you could get him to read this or recite it to him. sorry i couldn't help more.
http://marilee.us/desiderata.html
2007-11-03 03:46:53 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋