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I am worried about my cousins health.His parents work him extremly hard.Hes 1 year older than me.what to do? |
I have a cousin 15 about to turn 16.....hes nothing like me...im probably the smallest(not shortest)in my grade.and for the past week ive began to start worrying about him.I know and read all the storys about the middle and high school athletes who have collapsed and died on the track or field and im worried he could be next.Everytime i go to his house his mom and stepdad(dad died when he was 7)are reminding him about the trackmeet tomorrow or the training session next week.Im always stunned.and almost everytime i go they tell him to go workout ride the bike around the block...or run to the store....Its crazy..Sometimes we have to go to the tennis court or the school track to run....I cant believe it.One of these days somethings going to happen to him at the meet 50 miles away...Im just a little worried but its still possible.What should I do?should i tell someone..see a therapist.I just dont know.Thanks I would not worry about your cousin unless he has confided that he has any chest pains, tightness in his chest or shortness of breath (not the type that you get after exercising). If there is a strong family history of heart disease or if he has an existing condition that might weaken his heart, I would worry, but otherwise you can relax. If there exists such family history of heart disease, there are simple tests like EKG's and Echo cardiograms and even a blood test the like that a doctor can do to rule out any heart damage or defects. You are a great kid to care so much about family, your parents are doing a great job raising you! Source(s): Personal experience You haven't said how your cousin feels about the workouts required of him. If he's enjoying himself, he should continue to do it. If he's complaining that he's being pushed too hard, he should talk to his parents about what he wants. You may want to casually mention to his parents that you're concerned about the stories you've read and ask them if they are aware of them. You may be worrying for nothing but it doesn't hurt to be safe. If he is in good health, and has no heart problems and he enjoys it then you have nothing to worry about. If their is a problem, whether it be physical, or he does not enjoy it then he should talk to his parents. But it really is not a concern of yours. Unless he is complaining to you about it. If that is the case, and he needs your moral support, then the two of you should talk it out with his parents. Good luck |
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