My Brother! (The Ibs Gene) Grr.....
#4660 - 03/31/03 03:57 PM
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Hey all! We had hamburger helper, fries and corn for dinner tonight. I chose a baked potato over the fries, and ate only the noodles (which i slipped my mom the lactaid instead of the reg. milk hehehe) and left behind the beef. I ate the corn too (last of corse) Anyway... my brother ate practically nothing, and ive noticed that his diet is starting to change. he also occasionaly complains of stomach aches, and once even asked me if he could have some my peppermint tea! Anyway, i think he might of inherited the "IBS Gene" I started out just like him with ibs. I tried to tell him the right things to eat, but he wont listen! he eats fruit pebbles for breakfast, a cheeseburger and chips for lunch, and he barely picks at his dinner every night.i tried to talk to him, but he wont listen, and i fear hes jeopardzing his health. does anyone know how i can get through to him? I dont want what happened to me to happen to him. (before i found this board, i would cry with day to day attacks, and nearly became anorexic)help!
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-Angela
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As painful as it is, you cannot help someone who doesn't want to be helped. As long he denies a problem, there's not much you can do. Just be sympathetic to his pain, and tell him that you're there to listen if he wants to talk. That's about all you can do.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Angela - you're finding out very young how stubborn the male sex can be. And, with my limited experience, I would say that aside from using a baseball bat to knock some sense into him...he'll probably have to get as bad as you did before he'll listen, especially to his SISTER!!!
Sorry I couldn't be of more help. But, you did a great job with dinner, BTW. You're a great student!
Sharon
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Sharon
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HanSolo - you have such a way with words. Do you give lessons?
Sharon
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Thank You Guys So Much! And sharon, your so right, men are so darn stubborn! My brother can be in so much, but as long as he can have his candy and icecream, hes happy. I just know how much pain I had to endure and i really hate to see him go through that. But i guess expirience is the only way to learn. He's 14 by the way, i hope hes ready for the long road that awaits him 
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Do I what, dear?
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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It all comes from my vast (sarchastic) 30 years of experience. I am a teacher, remember, and am used to dealing with teens - I can relate to them easily. It wasn't that long ago.... and I worked with them every day. My friends say I'm a good listener. I think that counts for a lot. Thanks for the compliment, though.
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