Patient's question:
My daughter is in her senior year of university. Since over 90% of her classmates plan to return to China, my family's limited financial condition cannot afford the expenses for her to return. As a result, she feels isolated and unhappy, losing self-identity. She even considered dropping out of school and often says she is under immense psychological pressure. Sometimes, she resorts to overeating to cope with stress, only to follow it up with dieting. When she fails to lose weight, it adds to her frustration. How can she break free from this psychological cycle?Doctor's answer:
Although the child faces pressure from practice and doesn't fit in with their peers, I don't agree with the practice of overeating when unhappy, using food to relieve stress and frustration. Not returning to the country can also be a good opportunity to study hard and have a better future. I hope they can enhance physical exercise regularly and always maintain a cheerful mood, focusing on the present, and everything will improve.