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NAS71537
over 3 years ago

Hi,

My son is 19 years old. He is approx 5 foot 10 and now weighs 8 stone.

He suffers from depression but mainly anxiety. He is awaiting an Autism assessment. He gets very agitated, angry verbally and physically.

His appetite has gradually gotten worse and worse. He does get where he feels hungry but just can't stomach anything. Food makes him feel nauseous , he has no appetite and doesn't 'want' to eat.

He hates his weight loss but just can't eat. He will nibble on things as and when and will occasionally eat 1 small meal a day. He can also go 24 hours without food.

The doctor keeps repeatedly saying that Tom needs to try Talking Therapy but the doctors don't seem to understand that Tom cannot bring himself to talk to someone about his problems. He finds it highly distressing and anxiety levels go through the roof at the thought of it. It makes him physically sick.

He is having Scandishakes as and when he can to try to get some calories in. Is there anything anyone else has tried ?

Tom is asking me to help him but i just don't know what else i can do. I have tried the doctors, i make high calorie snacks, make small portions of food for him, have made a 'snack box' up for him. . . . . . .

Are there any appetite enhancers that he could try ??

. . . . . . not sure how much longer his body can keep going like this ! or his mental health. He already says he doesn't want to live. .  .

Any support would be sooooo much appreciated.

Thank you

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hey! This problem is alarming. I dare to assume that a specialist consultation is necessary. Perhaps anxiolytics, or psychotherapy, are needed. Minimal formal psychotherapy seems a more appropriate method. Have you tried to diversify your son's diet? Maybe he doesn't like the products you offer. Try to change your eating tactics. I know that on r[link removed]you can make your diet. All the features of the body are taken into account. You should know that proper nutrition is not only weight loss but also weight gain. It all depends on the calories consumed and the quality of food. I think the answer is on the surface! Take care of your son's food; it should arouse his interest and bring pleasure.

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  • over 2 years ago

    Hey! This problem is alarming. I dare to assume that a specialist consultation is necessary. Perhaps anxiolytics, or psychotherapy, are needed. Minimal formal psychotherapy seems a more appropriate method. Have you tried to diversify your son's diet? Maybe he doesn't like the products you offer. Try to change your eating tactics. I know that on r[link removed]you can make your diet. All the features of the body are taken into account. You should know that proper nutrition is not only weight loss but also weight gain. It all depends on the calories consumed and the quality of food. I think the answer is on the surface! Take care of your son's food; it should arouse his interest and bring pleasure.

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