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15 yo Daughter listening to subliminal weight loss videos while studying

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Meanderer · 30/04/2020 12:40

I have installed parental control software on her schoolwork laptop to help her stay focused and away from social media and whatsapp/insta/tiktok etc
The software automatically tells me (i didn't know it would do this) where she's been spending her screen time (which in itself is a dilemma - I think i need to tell her this because it feels wrong not to)
I left youtube accessible in case she needed for research etc (plus spotify for music) and have seen that she's been accessing subliminal weight loss videos and playing them while she's working.
Should I be concerned? Or only if it continues - I don't know how long she's been doing this.
She's a healthy BMI, and yet sadly like many teens of a healthy weight thinks she's overweight. Eats properly so no concerns there (last year there was a phase of skipping breakfasts)
I wonder whether it's just a response to a need to control something/ being anxious about lockdown etc.
I'm wondering whether I need to tell her about the software and use as an opportunity to talk to her about this too - we've only just started using the software for a week .

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UpAndGoing · 02/05/2020 17:07

Hi.

I use subliminals too, and they can be great, but she shouldn't use the weight loss ones as they can be very powerful. It's also worth knowing that some subliminal creators put bad affirmations in their videos which can cause mental health issues.

Please make sure the creators she listens to are trustworthy, and get her off the weight loss ones.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 03/05/2020 14:14

Do she have any signs of eating disorders at all? It might be worth having a read of this on Young Minds and showing it to her.

Meanderer · 21/05/2020 01:34

Thanks both - no she eats really healthily (or at least with us) and enjoys ice cream, chocolate etc too - has a sweet tooth - if anything a bit too much!
I feel more like, she's not happy with her body shape (her BMI is healthy but I'm naturally v slim so maybe she compares with me?) and she's just looking for an easy way to get the shape she wants iyswim? So not a disorder/dysmorphia type thing - I think!
I'm more concerned subliminals could be harmful than she's already go a problem if that makes sense?

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