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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As a side note, why is everybody dismissing her stomach issues? My DD has GERD, it presents a lot like you describe. She had it since she was a kid, and yes food issues come with it hand in hand. Why lying about her stomach issues? Is your wife from a culture/or just crazy mind set that skinny is beautiful? Anyway, it is generally more common that older child will identify and "like" opposite gender parent more, I have observed this in almost all families I know. Which makes me wonder why is there a lack of bond between you two? Were you absent for a while? Are you divorced and not living with them? Something about your post is off.[/quote]

I dismissed her stomach issues because OF COURSE someone who exists on french fries will say their stomach hurts.  The girl has terrible nutrition.  Fix that and maybe her stomach issues will go away.[/quote]

Maybe not. Maybe she is eating French fries because they are not spicy and while they are oily, might not cause her issues. She might be eating potatoes because they don't cause her issues, potatoes are  one of the top foods for people with gastritis.[/quote]

Because of ALL the things in OP's post, it appears stress, anxiety and emotional regulation are the primary and most significant concerns.  And, her stomach issues are most likely related to her mental health.  If they are not, they can be addressed later.  The priority is to address the unhappiness, anxiety and rigidity.  [/quote]

I don't think so. I think any stomach issues and iron need to be addressed first -- the girl is PASSING OUT!? Don't discount how much additional unhappiness she is feeling bc she doesn't physically feel well and energetic -- she may not even realize how bad she feels physically.[/quote]

Because she's been like this for so long I have no doubt the DD doesn't realize how badly she feels.  Her mother has as many, if not more, mental health issues as her DD does - lying to the doctor about the DD's symptoms and diet!?  But, the 'stomach issues' cannot be treated without addressing the mental health issues.  You clearly have limited experience with mental illness. [/quote]

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