My DD is 16. She was a robust, well rounded,easy child until about 8 months ago. She started to gain weight, became very down and disinteretsed in school, sport and anything other than lying on her bed in her phone. She still does several hours of sport a week but has gained at least a stone weight in that time and is very self conscious about it. I cannot see where or when she is eating. Food at home is healthy and home made. She takes a packed lunch to school and eats porridge for breakfast. Often has a small dinner and drinks lots of water. Since becoming aware of it she is being careful, refusing any sweets but seems to be growing outward still. The weight is mostly on her arms and legs & bum. Her waist and stomach are still trim. It's quite odd really. Anyway she cries all the time, sometimes for no reason. She doesn't know why she is crying. She is tired a lot if the time but is asleep by 10 every evening and gets up at 7am but will still be tired and lethargic all day.
She is on the pill (dianette) for the past 4/5 months for her skin so that may be contributing to the tears but not the weight gain?
Should I take her to the GP or is this normal and am I being hysterical?
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Unexplained weight gain and constant tears at 16?
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Euamoonatal · 10/12/2018 10:28
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