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I'm concerned about my family's health, please help

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concernedchild · 12/03/2024 11:09

I'm in my early 20's. I live Roth my parents who are older (60's and 70's). We are constantly poorly due to my younger family members (not siblings) constantly bringing bugs into the house.

We've been sick for four weeks now. We're constantly unwell. We're all overweight and need to change but I have no clue where to start. It all seems so overwhelming. Everything seems to be something that makes you unwell. Please, where do I start??? How do I make sure we're all healthy?

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Elephantsareace · 12/03/2024 11:58

I think you need to focus on your own health. Healthy food and exercise will help you lose weight and it's accompanying problems. You can't be responsible for everyone else as well - but seeing you change might encourage them.

concernedchild · 12/03/2024 11:59

Elephantsareace · 12/03/2024 11:58

I think you need to focus on your own health. Healthy food and exercise will help you lose weight and it's accompanying problems. You can't be responsible for everyone else as well - but seeing you change might encourage them.

I get that, but I feel like action needs to be taken for all of us and I'm willing to take the brunt of the responsibility if it helps my parents

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Digestive28 · 12/03/2024 12:02

Maybe start with Michael Mosley Just One Thing. It’s a 15 min podcast on BBC sounds and gives really achievable small things you can do.

concernedchild · 12/03/2024 12:08

Digestive28 · 12/03/2024 12:02

Maybe start with Michael Mosley Just One Thing. It’s a 15 min podcast on BBC sounds and gives really achievable small things you can do.

Thanks! I've added it to my Spotify library

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