Guest guest Posted August 17, 2011 Report Share Posted August 17, 2011 I have a son that has OCD and drinks. I was paralyzed with fear 24/7 he would die or end up in jail. I know and feel your fear . Things changed after I started to listen to him and understand my son's fear of being so out of control and not knowing how to change. I would do anything to help him, even beg God to show him the way. My begging prayers seem to help. Everyday I would ask and thank God for one more day of my son living sober, happy, and functional.------- I'm not a real religious person but I will continue this dialogue of hope and gratitude with God because after all the doctor's and medicine and therapy this appears to be the best decision I ever made. Starting to exhale -- he is doing very well. Dana PS. No appointment required. Scared My 17 yr old refuses treatment for ocd and anorexia. How do you convince someone that they need help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Has he had a therapist in the past that you can speak to? Or does he have a doctor that would speak to you about it? Who diagnosed him with anorexia? I'm thinking they might be an ally in helping you to convince him to seek help. How bad is the anorexia? Since it can be life threatening I'm thinking, depending on how bad it is, you could even force the situation if needed. Teens with issues can be difficult. It seems sometimes they do the opposite of what you ask, just because they are feeling rebellious and don't want to be told what to do. Our son is 19 and has moments like that. It's a tough situation. BJ > > My 17 yr old refuses treatment for ocd and anorexia. How do you convince > someone that they need help! > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 I sent my daughter to Memorial Hospital and she wasn't exactly excited (kicking and screaming was more like it), but because she is under 18 she really didn't have a choice. ' OCD program is fantastic, and I suspect that they also deal with disordered eating effectively; I know they have a program for people with anorexia. The beauty of " under 18 " is that the law recognizes that kids should not have final say in their medical treatment. It's nice when our kiddos jump on board at the suggestion of help, but most probably don't, but like my daughter, I suspect that many become grateful for the intervention even if they were not on-board from the beginning. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 Yeah, she just wants me to be there and listen, but my reaction is to get professional help for her, which she is against. > > I have a son that has OCD and drinks. I was paralyzed with fear 24/7 he > would die or end up in jail. I know and feel your fear . Things changed after > I started to listen to him and understand my son's fear of being so out of > control and not knowing how to change. I would do anything to help him, even > beg God to show him the way. My begging prayers seem to help. Everyday I > would ask and thank God for one more day of my son living sober, happy, and > functional.------- I'm not a real religious person but I will continue this > dialogue of hope and gratitude with God because after all the doctor's and > medicine and therapy this appears to be the best decision I ever made. > Starting to exhale -- he is doing very well. > Dana > PS. No appointment required. > > > > > > Scared > > > > > My 17 yr old refuses treatment for ocd and anorexia. How do you convince > someone that they need help! > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 How long was she there? How is she now? Is it covered by insurance? I'm thinking if she doesn't get help this year, it will be out of our hands next year when she is 18. > I sent my daughter to Memorial Hospital and she wasn't exactly excited > (kicking and screaming was more like it), but because she is under 18 she > really didn't have a choice. ' OCD program is fantastic, and I suspect > that they also deal with disordered eating effectively; I know they have a > program for people with anorexia. > > The beauty of " under 18 " is that the law recognizes that kids should not have > final say in their medical treatment. It's nice when our kiddos jump on board > at the suggestion of help, but most probably don't, but like my daughter, I > suspect that many become grateful for the intervention even if they were not > on-board from the beginning. > > Good luck. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 18, 2011 Report Share Posted August 18, 2011 , I don't have experience with anorexia, but do with OCD - the panic & rebellion too. Since your daughter is 17, can you talk to her reasonably at all? Doesn't she think there's a problem with how she's acting/eating? If she doesn't think meds or treatment will work, what does she think will work? What's her plan for the future? OCD makes my daughter (16) act unreasonably, but she knows that's a problem & knows what is happening. So with her, there's some understanding that she needs treatment. She has had CBT/ERP therapy and it does work. It sounds to me like your daughter might be scared that meds and therapy won't work for her & then she won't have a way of getting better. Maybe you can talk to her about her fears (likely the same type of unreasonable fears that define OCD) and let her know that she can have a different kind of life and can get better and not waste time being afraid. She will have to participate in the treatment, ultimately it is up to her even if treatment is forced. I hope she will choose to help herself and feel better with treatment. As some others have said, your daughter might ultimately be grateful that you intervened and pushed her to get treatment. Kids in the grip of OCD just don't see the big picture & can't see or understand how things can be different. Therapy can help them see that and show them a different kind of life. I wish you & your daughter the best as you work through this. Dot > > I made an appt for dh and I for a well kpsych that works w/ eating > disorders. She heard me talking to her and is pissed and feels betrayed. She > just started sharing many of her worries, and obsessions. > > She swears she will NOT get better if we force her into therapy or meds. > > She said she will NEVER do either of those things cause they don't work > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 Thanks for all your responses, haven't had time to respond. Any advice on how to supplement a diet of someone who is severely underweight. It has to be pre-packaged, and be like a smoothie (not vanilla or chocolate). Right now she has been able to ADD an Odella extra protein smoothie with 15mg of protein. I'm sure there is something else that has more nutrition out there, but I am UNABLE to search. Thanks, > , > > We had/have a similar situation,although my daughter is younger (almost 14). > Her OCD presented at age 5 or so and has mainly revolved around fear of > being/becoming fat. Her reaction over the years has also been defiance to > many of the types of treatment we have tried including ERP/CBT with a good > therapist from 's outpatient(lucky to live in WI). She has always > disliked and rebelled against any interventions and really dislikes even > talking about it. (I know how scary this can be with the looming threat of > Anorexia -it is a disease of denial) so we had to keep an open mind and look > at all options and alternatives - deciding when and how to push back and when > it was counter productive to do so. > > We have traveled down the path with Homeopathic treatment with Dr. Mark > Janikula. It has been over 2 years now (this is not a quick fix by any means) > and have been very pleased with the results. Classic homeopathy can be very > misunderstood as everyone has different perceptions on what it is and how it > works. I would encourage you to consider this or at least learn more about it. > > You have a tough balancing act with your daughter, knowing when you must step > in and force treatment. You have to trust your instincts and > >> >> I made an appt for dh and I for a well kpsych that works w/ eating >> disorders. She heard me talking to her and is pissed and feels betrayed. She >> just started sharing many of her worries, and obsessions. >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Our list archives feature may be accessed at: > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the > archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be > accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), > Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( > http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a > question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words > " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list > moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the > moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership > may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our > group and related groups are listed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment > providers list may be viewed at > http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . > NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at > http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugpor > tal . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at > http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be > accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link > may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill > identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . > Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at > http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups > Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 My dd has now become afraid to drive, and cannot eat because she cannot become comfortable....she has to suck in her stomach at all times. Dh and I are barely functioning. > , > > We had/have a similar situation,although my daughter is younger (almost 14). > Her OCD presented at age 5 or so and has mainly revolved around fear of > being/becoming fat. Her reaction over the years has also been defiance to > many of the types of treatment we have tried including ERP/CBT with a good > therapist from 's outpatient(lucky to live in WI). She has always > disliked and rebelled against any interventions and really dislikes even > talking about it. (I know how scary this can be with the looming threat of > Anorexia -it is a disease of denial) so we had to keep an open mind and look > at all options and alternatives - deciding when and how to push back and when > it was counter productive to do so. > > We have traveled down the path with Homeopathic treatment with Dr. Mark > Janikula. It has been over 2 years now (this is not a quick fix by any means) > and have been very pleased with the results. Classic homeopathy can be very > misunderstood as everyone has different perceptions on what it is and how it > works. I would encourage you to consider this or at least learn more about it. > > You have a tough balancing act with your daughter, knowing when you must step > in and force treatment. You have to trust your instincts and > >> >> I made an appt for dh and I for a well kpsych that works w/ eating >> disorders. She heard me talking to her and is pissed and feels betrayed. She >> just started sharing many of her worries, and obsessions. >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Our list archives feature may be accessed at: > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the > archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be > accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), > Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( > http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a > question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words > " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list > moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the > moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership > may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our > group and related groups are listed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment > providers list may be viewed at > http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . > NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at > http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugpor > tal . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at > http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be > accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link > may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill > identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . > Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at > http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups > Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 26, 2011 Report Share Posted August 26, 2011 What about Ensure or Pediasure; they come in a variety of flavors. Not a great long-term solution, but maybe it could help for now. Best wishes, (mom w/OCD, 11 yo dd w/OCD, almost 9 yo dd w/ Tourette's and/or OCD?) Re: Re: Scared Thanks for all your responses, haven't had time to respond. Any advice on how to supplement a diet of someone who is severely underweight. It has to be pre-packaged, and be like a smoothie (not vanilla or chocolate). Right now she has been able to ADD an Odella extra protein smoothie with 15mg of protein. I'm sure there is something else that has more nutrition out there, but I am UNABLE to search. Thanks, > , > > We had/have a similar situation,although my daughter is younger (almost 14). > Her OCD presented at age 5 or so and has mainly revolved around fear of > being/becoming fat. Her reaction over the years has also been defiance to > many of the types of treatment we have tried including ERP/CBT with a good > therapist from 's outpatient(lucky to live in WI). She has always > disliked and rebelled against any interventions and really dislikes even > talking about it. (I know how scary this can be with the looming threat of > Anorexia -it is a disease of denial) so we had to keep an open mind and look > at all options and alternatives - deciding when and how to push back and when > it was counter productive to do so. > > We have traveled down the path with Homeopathic treatment with Dr. Mark > Janikula. It has been over 2 years now (this is not a quick fix by any means) > and have been very pleased with the results. Classic homeopathy can be very > misunderstood as everyone has different perceptions on what it is and how it > works. I would encourage you to consider this or at least learn more about it. > > You have a tough balancing act with your daughter, knowing when you must step > in and force treatment. You have to trust your instincts and > >> >> I made an appt for dh and I for a well kpsych that works w/ eating >> disorders. She heard me talking to her and is pissed and feels betrayed. She >> just started sharing many of her worries, and obsessions. >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Our list archives feature may be accessed at: > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the > archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be > accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), > Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( > http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a > question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words > " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list > moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the > moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership > may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our > group and related groups are listed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment > providers list may be viewed at > http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . > NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at > http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugpor > tal . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at > http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be > accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link > may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill > identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . > Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at > http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups > Links > > > ------------------------------------ Our list archives feature may be accessed at: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. 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Guest guest Posted August 27, 2011 Report Share Posted August 27, 2011 Omg, THANK YOU SO MUCH. This is exactly what I needed to do, but for some strange reason I have been paralyzed. > I've googled around for weight gain info/products, here are a few links that > also had flavors other than vanilla or chocolate. I've been looking at whey > myself since it helps with muscle. Hope something helps or leads to a good > supplement she'll take (and saves you some searching around). > > This site sells a product: > http://www.bodybuilding.com/store/gainers.htm > > If she'll let you add something to her smoothies, this site has some > suggestions to add to them to help with weight gain (scroll down to the weight > gain list): > http://www.ebpatient.com/recipesdrinks.html > > This site has products: > http://www.protica.com/store/ > > This has smoothie weight gain recipes at the bottom: > http://www.chla.org/site/c.ipINKTOAJsG/b.4922659/k.8FC5/Weight_Gain.htm > > This talks about whey protein: > http://www.proteinsupplementguide.com/visitor-question-which-type-of-whey-prot > ein-supplement-is-the-best-for-building-muscle/ > > Amazon also carries products, just search " weight gain " there. > > Did the psych appointment go well, think I saw where you had found someone? > > > > > > > > > >> >> Thanks for all your responses, haven't had time to respond. >> >> Any advice on how to supplement a diet of someone who is severely >> underweight. It has to be pre-packaged, and be like a smoothie (not vanilla >> or chocolate). Right now she has been able to ADD an Odella extra protein >> smoothie with 15mg of protein. I'm sure there is something else that has >> more nutrition out there, but I am UNABLE to search. >> Thanks, >> >> >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Our list archives feature may be accessed at: > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group// by scrolling down to the > archives calendar . Our links may be accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//links . Our files may be > accessed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group//files . > Our list advisors are Gail B. , Ed.D.(http://www.ocdawareness.com ), > Tamar Chansky, Ph.D.( http://www.worrywisekids.org ), and Dan Geller, M.D. ( > http://www.massgeneral.org/doctors/doctor.aspx?ID=18068 ). You may ask a > question of any of these mental health professionals by inserting the words > " Ask Dr.(insert name) " in the subject line of a post to the list. Our list > moderators are Castle, BJ, and Barb Nesrallah. You may contact the > moderators at -owner . OCDKidsLoop membership > may be accessed at http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdkidsloop/ . Our > group and related groups are listed at > http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/ocdsupportgroups/links . IOCDF treatment > providers list may be viewed at > http://www.ocfoundation.info/treatment-providers-list.php . > NLM-NIH Drug Information Portal may be viewed at > http://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/drugportal.jsp?APPLICATION_NAME=drugpor > tal . IOCDF recommended reading list may be accessed at > http://www.ocfoundation.org/Books.aspx . IOCDF glossary of terms may be > accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.org/glossary.aspx . IOCDF membership link > may be accessed at http://www.ocfoundation.net/membership/ . Drugs.com pill > identification wizard may be accessed at http://www.drugs.com/imprints.php . > Mayo Clinic Drug and Herb Index may be accessed at > http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/drug-information/DrugHerbIndex .Yahoo! Groups > Links > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 True , thanks for pointing that out. On that chla site I listed, they have some other links in the sidebar like this that could be helpful, but having her doctor give her actual degree of malnutrition and advise on diet (even just the smoothies) would be best: http://www.chla.org/site/c.ipINKTOAJsG/b.4952317/k.C0EC/Blood_Values__Diet.htm You know, is underweight, looks malnourished, but eats all the time. Has been that way since puberty and he shot up in height. He's maybe 5'9 or 5'10 and just 115 lbs, though has been 120lbs. I need to look at some of this weight gain stuff and maybe add something to some meals for him. Though I need to keep it out of mine, I don't need extra weight. But have been looking at whey lately re muscle since I'm on the other side of menopause. When OCD affected his eating (due to scrupulosity OCD) back in high school and he was down to a plain baked potato, which was getting a bit iffy as he was looking for " spots " in it, like maybe from the skin), I knew he couldn't afford to lose weight either and was sooo panicky and scared. Somehow, luckily for him, he was able to push himself later to add some things back and eventually got past most of it. I think he said he knew he had to do this (add foods back) so somehow managed to. He still has problems with some meats unless boneless, but has actually managed them some in years since. I don't let him see raw meat though if there's blood. > > I would talk to her pediatrician before just adding something wth a lot of protien. There is some danger depending on the degreee of her malnutrition of adding too much at once for her body to handle especially if she has liver of kidney issues related. I dont know all the details, but as a physician, I attended a talk on how they kept the coal minors in NC alive in that collapsed tunnel for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 the spots on the potato remind me of my dd. She sees spots on all of her food. She has lost 5 lbs this summer. She was not heavy, but had a very inactive winter, so I figured she would lose some at the start of summer. She was 84 and is now 79, I think it is - something like that. A few people have commented recently that she looks thinner. She thinks her tummy sticks out, so I am worried this may continue. School starting should help, I think. Sharon ________________________________ To: Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 12:37 PM Subject: Re: Scared  True , thanks for pointing that out. On that chla site I listed, they have some other links in the sidebar like this that could be helpful, but having her doctor give her actual degree of malnutrition and advise on diet (even just the smoothies) would be best: http://www.chla.org/site/c.ipINKTOAJsG/b.4952317/k.C0EC/Blood_Values__Diet.htm You know, is underweight, looks malnourished, but eats all the time. Has been that way since puberty and he shot up in height. He's maybe 5'9 or 5'10 and just 115 lbs, though has been 120lbs. I need to look at some of this weight gain stuff and maybe add something to some meals for him. Though I need to keep it out of mine, I don't need extra weight. But have been looking at whey lately re muscle since I'm on the other side of menopause. When OCD affected his eating (due to scrupulosity OCD) back in high school and he was down to a plain baked potato, which was getting a bit iffy as he was looking for " spots " in it, like maybe from the skin), I knew he couldn't afford to lose weight either and was sooo panicky and scared. Somehow, luckily for him, he was able to push himself later to add some things back and eventually got past most of it. I think he said he knew he had to do this (add foods back) so somehow managed to. He still has problems with some meats unless boneless, but has actually managed them some in years since. I don't let him see raw meat though if there's blood. > > I would talk to her pediatrician before just adding something wth a lot of protien. There is some danger depending on the degreee of her malnutrition of adding too much at once for her body to handle especially if she has liver of kidney issues related. I dont know all the details, but as a physician, I attended a talk on how they kept the coal minors in NC alive in that collapsed tunnel for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 I have another child w/ ocd, he often thinks there are " bugs " in his food. > the spots on the potato remind me of my dd. She sees spots on all of > her food. She has lost 5 lbs this summer. She was not heavy, but had a very > inactive winter, so I figured she would lose some at the start of summer. She > was 84 and is now 79, I think it is - something like that. A few people have > commented recently that she looks thinner. She thinks her tummy sticks out, > so I am worried this may continue. School starting should help, I think. > Sharon > > > > ________________________________ > > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 28, 2011 12:37 PM > Subject: Re: Scared > > > > True , thanks for pointing that out. > > On that chla site I listed, they have some other links in the sidebar like > this that could be helpful, but having her doctor give her actual degree of > malnutrition and advise on diet (even just the smoothies) would be best: > http://www.chla.org/site/c.ipINKTOAJsG/b.4952317/k.C0EC/Blood_Values__Diet.htm > > You know, is underweight, looks malnourished, but eats all the time. > Has been that way since puberty and he shot up in height. He's maybe 5'9 or > 5'10 and just 115 lbs, though has been 120lbs. I need to look at some of this > weight gain stuff and maybe add something to some meals for him. Though I > need to keep it out of mine, I don't need extra weight. But have been looking > at whey lately re muscle since I'm on the other side of menopause. > > When OCD affected his eating (due to scrupulosity OCD) back in high school and > he was down to a plain baked potato, which was getting a bit iffy as he was > looking for " spots " in it, like maybe from the skin), I knew he couldn't > afford to lose weight either and was sooo panicky and scared. Somehow, > luckily for him, he was able to push himself later to add some things back and > eventually got past most of it. I think he said he knew he had to do this > (add foods back) so somehow managed to. He still has problems with some meats > unless boneless, but has actually managed them some in years since. I don't > let him see raw meat though if there's blood. > > > > >> >> I would talk to her pediatrician before just adding something wth a lot of >> protien. There is some danger depending on the degreee of her malnutrition >> of adding too much at once for her body to handle especially if she has liver >> of kidney issues related. I dont know all the details, but as a physician, I >> attended a talk on how they kept the coal minors in NC alive in that >> collapsed tunnel for all > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 It may well be a combination of issues. My daughter is 12, and while she is not at all anorexic, she has a hard time with eating most things because of her OCD. She has a fear of them being " spoiled " or bearing food poison or something else being dangerous about them. I actually bought a pizza pie to her therapist's office to have her practice eating any piece, no matter what it looked like. Also, while she is not on the spectrum, she had issues with food textures. Re: Scared True , thanks for pointing that out. On that chla site I listed, they have some other links in the sidebar like this that could be helpful, but having her doctor give her actual degree of malnutrition and advise on diet (even just the smoothies) would be best: http://www.chla.org/site/c.ipINKTOAJsG/b.4952317/k.C0EC/Blood_Values__Diet.htm You know, is underweight, looks malnourished, but eats all the time. Has been that way since puberty and he shot up in height. He's maybe 5'9 or 5'10 and just 115 lbs, though has been 120lbs. I need to look at some of this weight gain stuff and maybe add something to some meals for him. Though I need to keep it out of mine, I don't need extra weight. But have been looking at whey lately re muscle since I'm on the other side of menopause. When OCD affected his eating (due to scrupulosity OCD) back in high school and he was down to a plain baked potato, which was getting a bit iffy as he was looking for " spots " in it, like maybe from the skin), I knew he couldn't afford to lose weight either and was sooo panicky and scared. Somehow, luckily for him, he was able to push himself later to add some things back and eventually got past most of it. I think he said he knew he had to do this (add foods back) so somehow managed to. He still has problems with some meats unless boneless, but has actually managed them some in years since. I don't let him see raw meat though if there's blood. > > I would talk to her pediatrician before just adding something wth a lot of protien. There is some danger depending on the degreee of her malnutrition of adding too much at once for her body to handle especially if she has liver of kidney issues related. I dont know all the details, but as a physician, I attended a talk on how they kept the coal minors in NC alive in that collapsed tunnel for all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 28, 2011 Report Share Posted August 28, 2011 Oh good idea, food at the therapist's office. I'm sure that works better than sitting at home with mom/dad trying to get you to eat for some exposure. had food texture problems too. I could relate to texture issues after trying gummy bears once, couldn't stand that texture yet all my sons ate them. > > > > I would talk to her pediatrician before just adding something wth a lot of protien. There is some danger depending on the degreee of her malnutrition of adding too much at once for her body to handle especially if she has liver of kidney issues related. I dont know all the details, but as a physician, I attended a talk on how they kept the coal minors in NC alive in that collapsed tunnel for all > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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