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Hair Loss
Hair loss can be caused by many things; radiation, hormones, ringworm, stress, poisons, having a baby, anorexia/dieting, even friction...there's a HUGE long ...
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- Have you considered that it's possibly a nutritional deficiency? Try a good multivitamin, or start eliminating negatives out of your diet (I'd suggest starting with s...
- I lost about half of the bulk of my hair recently. It was awfully upsetting. It was probably from a medication I'm taking, and my neurologist told me a great remedy,...
- If you have a large hair lost (especially recently), it is stronly advised to get your thyriod check. You may have an overactive thyriod.
5 Yr Old Girl Won't Eat
I became anorexic, maybe because of mom's pressure, I don't know. .... I totally agree with the other Moms who fear the control/anorexia issue more then the ...
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- I recommend not pushing and just feeding her what she will eat. She's obviously stressed and you threatening will only increase it and probably her resolve, if there's...
- I had this problem with my son at a younger age from about 3 until he was about 6. VERY PICKY eater all he wanted was mac & cheese & hotdogs and occasionally pancakes....
- I have no idea if this would work but what about having mommy and big girl lunches, where she gets "special" lunch with mommy. you could talk about the menu and plan ...
Trying to Get Pregnant...
My very good friend who struggles with anorexia, knows she's been slipping without realizing it as soon as she starts skipping periods. ...
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- Hi S.! We had the same problem trying to conceive our son (who is now 28 months old) because it turned out I have a thryoid problem. Has your doctor discussed that pos...
- S., I work with a nutritional supplement, Reliv, comes in a powder form and is patented as a food (which means it is completely safe for anyone and has no side effect...
- Don't look at the calander. My OB/GYN said that having sex at least 3 times a week will get you pregnant (as long as nothing is blocked). Make sure that sex is throu...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
This sounds more like anorexia rather than OCD. She needs to get into therapy to help her with this disease. Unfortunately, unless she is willing to work on ...
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- I disagree with at least one of your responses. I believe this is very much OCD!! And an eating disorder!! Both go hand in hand. My sister has an eating disorder a...
- She needs to get to a mental health professional who can help her get off the diet pills etc. and prescribe the correct treatment for her. She might even need rehab if...
- You are not describing OCD but maybe you did not give all of the relevant info. It certainly sounds more like an eating disorder. Plus, Zoloft is an anti-depressant ...
9 Year Old by Stealing $ and Lying
The second time I did it (for a couple of months) was when I was 16, my sister had anorexia, I had bulimia. I didn't have enough money to feed my bulimia ...
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- My neighbors grandson has been stealing and the cops were there but it didn't scare the kid, he just laughed at the officer. My son had stolen a toy from school and w...
- Calling the police might scare him and suppress the behavior, but I'm not sure it'll treat the cause. A kid this age who steals and lies like this does it because ther...
- Hi Susan, If he is lying habitually and almost seems to not be able to help himself, and is stealing money repeatedly, then I would consult a family therapist. You c...
8 Year Old DD Is Overweight- Help Please
Sep 1, 2009 ... hunger now she could be headed right toward anorexia and that is NOT a path you want to send your kid anywhere NEAR its conflicting that ...
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- I hear you! My 8 year old has been overweight for years now. She is always asking for food, and saying that she is hungry. It kills me, but many times I just tell her ...
- Is your family eating fresh organic food? You will fill fuller when you eat food that is grown in rich soil and that wasn't grown with pesticides and herbicides, etc. ...
- PLEASE don't make weight an issue for her!!! It will come on her own soon enough. If dad is overweight and she is too, my bet is it's genetic. I'm overweight and my ...
My Picky Eater Is 9 Years Old and Is Only Getting More Picky
(Not to be confused with eating disorders of anorexia/bulimia. Feeding disorders have to to with highly selective feeders, many of which have developmental ...
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- I know you must get really down about the situation sometimes. I think people who say "he'll eat eventually, just withhold the bad items" have no idea how hard it can...
- I know you've already posted your request and received several answers, but I remember learning in Psychology class years ago that it is common for children to go thro...
- My picky eater is now 17 years old, still picky but much better. by wanting to fit in with his friends he's become more adventurous with his food choices. We tried ev...
Toddler Will NOT Try New Foods, Mealtime Discipline?
Oct 20, 2009 ... especially for girls It's ironic that parents trying to get their kids to eat more can end up contributing to anorexia but it can happen ...
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- I think this is just toddlers in general. Mine just started trying new foods, and still will not actually eat them. We usually have a small sweet after dinner, but i...
- One thing we tell our 2 year old about staying in her chair is that if she gets down, she's telling us she wants her highchair instead. She's had twice in the past two...
- You could be describing my child, and i thank you for asking the question. It is nice to read other opinions. We have decided that our best approach is to address ...
A Parent Called My 7 Year Old Daughter Fat at School!!
I am a survivor of a very severe case of anorexia which started when I was ..... I personally dealt with bilemia & anorexia in my teens and as an adult its ...
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- My first response was to get in her face. How ever as I think about it, I think I would let the teacher handle it this time. Follow up with the teacher to make sure...
- Hi, W., I admire your daughter's composure and commend your daughter on her behavior in response to being insulted. At your daughter's age, my sister and I were ab...
- You all are SO REASONABLE !!! lol . My first reaction would be to contact that idiot mother and explain that the next time her daughter relays a nasty comment from he...
Seeking Parents of Children/teens with Bipolar Disorder
My brother also went through a period of anorexia as many people who suffer with Bipolar have a very low self-esteem (he was 15 years old and weighed only ...
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- I don't know your daughter, but at that age all teenagers are bipolar. Please research on the web all about bipolar disorder and see if this matches your daughter. My ...
- I can tell you more than you want to know about it. I am a 31 year old SAHM with two children and have been bipolar since I was 15. If you want to email me, I will tel...
- M.~ I grew up with a brother that was Bipolar. When I was younger I used to get so mad at my mom because it seemed to me that he got away with EVERYTHING. But, my m...
