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AskAJ asked in HealthMen's Health · 10 years ago

Parents are worried about my health :/?

Yes I think that I am really overweight and I have very low self esteem. I was bullied in school due to the fact that I was fat, in January I was in hospital after i lost almost 2 stone in weight in a month, I wasn't eating and I was extremely dehydrated and I was on cardiac arrest alert, well I gained some weight and felt bad so I lost the weight again and my parents have noticed that I am not eating again :/ what should I do? I don't want them to think that I have a weakness :/

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  • 10 years ago
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    It's normal for your parents to be concerned about your health since you're their kid and they want you to be as healthy and safe as possible, but I do understand that you really really want to lose weight, which is a great decision. What isn't so great is the way you're going about losing it. Although it might be easy to just lose a lot of weight by not eating, in the long run, this is extremely bad for your body, especially if taken to an extreme (like what happened in your case). Losing weight takes baby steps and won't happen as one big drop, but rather as a very gradual process that, unfortunately, takes some dedication to keep up. Try to start exercising every day or every other day (even just walking around your neighborhood or something like that is fine), and start trying to eat healthier foods and limit things like sodas, sugary juices, fatty or fried foods, etc. (but remember it's REALLY important that you maintain a healthy diet in this process). It would be helpful for you to do a lot of research or even see a dietitian if possible to figure out what's the best diet for you. Remember that being overweight isn't a weakness, and your parents aren't going to think you're weak for trying to take control of your weight and be healthier. In fact, it's pretty likely they'll think you're smart, mature, and courageous for taking the initiative and keeping up a healthy diet/exercise routine in order to lose weight (which a lot of adults don't do). As for the low self-esteem and what could be the signs of an eating disorder, I really think therapy would be a good idea, even if it's just talking to a school counselor (they have to keep what you say confidential unless you tell them you're seriously considering hurting yourself or other people. This is true for all counselors, psychologists, psychiatrists, etc.). Remember that tons of people go to therapy, and it doesn't mean you're weak. It just helps you to learn how to better deal with problems and gives you someone to talk to that isn't going to judge you or say anything hurtful; they're honestly just there to help.

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    5 years ago

    You sound a few what insecure and it's only hurting you! We are not able to maintain them round eternally and it is going to finally occur and also you are not able to pass round demanding approximately it or it is going to rule your existence! Enjoy them up to their round and don't forget the well instances while their long past! My dad had an extended sickness earlier than he handed and my step-mother died in a vehicle spoil and yep it hurts and that would possibly not difference however I did not pass round demanding approximately it! You have got to get to grasp your mum and dad larger and do not be afraid to invite the questions you could like to grasp now earlier than their long past! Later!

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