I didn't deserve these chronic health conditions and I certainly didn't do anything wrong. This is just bad luck. Bad genetics maybe. I know my biological mom's family has obesity and GI distress.
I don't know much else.
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Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?
Should kids with ADHD avoid eating sugar?
Q. My child has ADHD, and a lot of people tell me we should avoid sugar. All my family and friends blame my child’s hyperactivity on sugar. Does sugar make ADHD symptoms worse?
A. It’s good to be aware of what your child eats. But years of medical research have shown that eating sugar doesn’t cause ADHD or make kids more hyperactive. In one study, kids ate either sugar or a non-sugar substitute. Then, without knowing what the kids had eaten, adults rated how active the kids were. Kids who hadn’t eaten sugar were rated just as active as kids who had. Many studies have reached the same result. Why do so many people think sugar makes kids hyperactive? One reason might be that kids tend to eat sugary foods when they’re already worked up. Think about cake at a party or candy and sweets at a holiday celebration. It may look like sugar is making kids hyper, but the kids might just be excited. Does that mean it’s OK for kids to eat as much sugar as they want? Not at all. Too much sugar isn’t healthy — it causes tooth decay and adds to the risk of diabetes and obesity. Kids need a balanced diet with proteins, grains, fruits, and vegetables. If you’re worried about ADHD and diet, take notes on what your child eats. If you notice a trend in how your child behaves after eating certain foods, bring this up with your doctor. A few kids with ADHD may be sensitive to food dyes and other food additives. There’s no research that shows food dyes or additives cause ADHD. But a small number of kids may have fewer ADHD symptoms if they avoid these ingredients. It can be hard to stick to an additive-free diet, but there’s no harm in trying.
I hope life gets better for me everyday in every way and I hope that for all of you too! I don’t know why people say such mean things. I emailed a model once and told her what I was going through with my mental health journey and her reply was that my life will get worse and worse over the years that she will pray for me. I swear I hope that’s not true because I deserve a life that always continues to get better for me in every way and so do all of you!
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2 reactions What Is Prader-Willi Syndrome?
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic disorder that causes poor muscle tone (hypotonia) in infancy that leads to feeding issues, followed by a relentless hunger (hyperphagia) and severe obesity starting in early childhood, along with learning disabilities, short stature, and underdeveloped sex organs. It results from missing or inactive paternal genes on chromosome 15, affecting the brain's control of appetite and hormones. Last but not least, management and treatment of the disorder involves strict food control, growth hormone treatments, therapies like feeding, occupational, speech, and physical. As well as addressing behavioral challenges. Oh and as of now there's currently no cure, but research aims to manage the constant hunger that people with this disorder fact.
Sleep Hygiene
Sleep hygiene refers to practices that promote good sleep quality and overall well-being. It encompasses a set of habits and routines that help regulate the body's natural sleep-wake cycle. Some examples of these habits and routines include establishing a regular sleep routine and schedule, managing sleep, limiting electronics and caffeine before bed, seeing a sleep doctor, and creating a comfortable sleep environment. Last but not least, some benefits of good sleep hygiene include improved sleep quality, increased alertness and daytime productivity, reduced risk of chronic diseases, such as obesity, heart disease, and diabetes, improved mood and mental health, and enhanced immune function
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This Is Body Grief by Jayne Mattingly is a compassionate guide to understanding the emotional pain that comes with changes to our bodies, whether from chronic illness, disability, injury, aging, or obesity. Mattingly introduces the concept of “body grief” to describe the mourning we experience when our bodies no longer match our expectations or identity. Drawing from her personal journey with illness and disability, she outlines seven nonlinear stages of grief, from denial and hopelessness to eventual body trust.
Blending memoir with stories from others, the book validates the emotional struggle of living in a body that feels unfamiliar or socially rejected. Mattingly challenges harmful beauty standards and ableism, offering tools like self-compassion, storytelling, and somatic practices to support healing. In just over 200 pages, This Is Body Grief gives readers language for their pain and a gentle path toward acceptance and connection with their changing bodies.
2 reactions Hi, my name is Unicornkween. I'm here because I’m feeling alone. Recent breakup of long term relationship. just beat thyroid cancer in Febuary. Having weight loss surgery the end of the month. No real support so nerves just getting to me…
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Hi, my name is alpha1234. I've been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. symptoms not under control.
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