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You already have everything you need. Now fight. (heavenslancer) wrote in makebelievecomm,
@ 2011-06-02 22:22:00

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castiel, simon tam

Can I ask for your help with something, once again?

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	stolenbybandits 2011-06-02 12:31 pm UTC (link)
	Of course. What is it, Castiel? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-02 12:35 pm UTC (link)
	I am concerned for a friend. He refuses to eat and... for now I don't want to press him too. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

stolenbybandits
2011-06-02 12:39 pm UTC (link)

Is this a cut-and-dry case of anorexia, or is there something more complicated going on?

Depending on the severity of the problem and how long it's been going on, there are a few options. IV parenteral nutrients can help, but I'd be hesitant to suggest that for too long; the longer a patient goes without eating in a normal fashion, the harder it is to start again.

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	heavenslancer 2011-06-03 10:21 am UTC (link)
	He is afraid to eat. He suffered a trauma. I would like to work towards his eating but he cannot at this point. I believe he will eventually be able to if he can get beyond what happened to him. Can you help him? He is Sam's brother. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-04 06:15 am UTC (link)
	~~I'm not a psychiatrist~~ Psychological anorexia is more difficult to treat than medical anorexia, especially without a counselor, but I'll do my best. I'll talk to the other doctor, Donald Blake, as well; he may have had more experience with disordered eating than I have. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 04:26 am UTC (link)
	Thank you, Simon. I also see he has befriended a young human of peculiar ability. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 04:27 am UTC (link)
	Support of people he trusts will be vital. It's good that he's making friends. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 09:37 am UTC (link)
	It is. His situation if grave but he has the help of my brother. I did not expect such gentleness from him. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 09:39 am UTC (link)
	Your brother? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 09:54 am UTC (link)
	The archangel Michael is sharing his body. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 09:58 am UTC (link)
	The what Ah. That would be who River was talking about. ...how does that work, exactly? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 10:01 am UTC (link)
	You were aware we need vessels to interact safely with humans? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 10:04 am UTC (link)
	Not until River brought it up. She was concerned, but your friend seems to have soothed those fears. I take it your brother allows him to take control often enough that he's not losing muscle memory. Are there other physical considerations I should be aware of? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 10:20 am UTC (link)
	Adam seems to be in control more than Michael. Adam should not be damaged by Michael, his is easy on his vessels but Adam can tell you more precisely. I have never been a vessel, after all. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 10:31 am UTC (link)
	All right. ~~An archangel can't help his own vessel?~~ I'll talk with Adam and with Dr. Blake, and we'll see what we can do. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 10:35 am UTC (link)
	Perhaps you should also talk to Andy Gallagher also. Adam's friend. Adam may be more responsive to someone he sees as an ally. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 10:38 am UTC (link)
	I'll need to talk to Adam and get his consent before I discuss his case with a non-medical person, but I'll take that under advisement. They're both here in the castle? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 10:51 am UTC (link)
	If that is required. Yes, they are in the castle. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	stolenbybandits 2011-06-06 10:53 am UTC (link)
	It's a part of the oath I took when I became a doctor. The situation is a little unconventional here in the castle, but I still try to be as discreet as possible with personal information. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	heavenslancer 2011-06-06 10:59 am UTC (link)
	You don't need to explain. It is Adam's condition. He should decide who knows about it. I understand. (Reply to this) (Parent)