Show The Herald Journal Logan Utah Wednesday August 14 2002— C3 1 Dieter’s clothes inappropriate By Annin's Mailbox Creators Syndicate Inc DEAR ANNIE: I work with a woman in her early 30s who is single overweight “Rena” pi is making progress with her weight-los- s program but she isn’t exactly skinny Her and I have been supportive and encouraging but it has led to a problem we weren’t anticipating Rena is convinced she looks fabulous and has begun wearing tight clothes with short hemlines She looks like a stuffed sausage and everyone in the office is laughing behind her back Yesterday I took Rena aside privately and told her she might want to wait until she’s lost a little more weight before wearing such short tiny little outfits She became angry and insisted I was jealous of how great she looks I could tell her feelings were hurt which was not my intent so I apologized ' Rena is headed for major embarrassment if she doesn’t change her wardrobe Should I have kept my mouth shut? — DressecTfor Success in Connecticut DEAR CONNECTICUT: Few people see themselves as others do Most of us would consider it a favor to have a friend give us the real scoop However Rena's ego is too fragile to accept constructive criticism right now Assum ingyou were as kind as you say youdid the right thing by making an effort to clue her in The rest is up to Rena — and whoever is in charge of the office dress code DEAR ANNIE: My mother has always been difficult and verbally abusive She has destroyed her relationships with everyone in the family Frankly I am convinced she suffers from depression as well as other emotional problems but she refuses to see a doctor and I have given up begging her to get help I once dragged her to a therapist but she wouldn't follow any of his suggestions and the therapist said it was a waste of time for her to return My older sister “Dora” does not speak to my mother any longer although I am close to both of them I would like Don to be the maid of honor at my upcoming wedding but I'm not sure how to approach it Obviously my mother will be invited and I’m not sure Dora will attend under those circumstances However it would make me very sad if my sister were not part of my special day How should I handle my wedding — and more importantly is there anything I can do about my mother? — Need Advice in Illinois DEAR ILLINOIS: Invite both Dora and your mother If one of them chooses not to show up so be it As for your mother you cannot force her to get help Write down the name and phone number of a good therapist and give it to her “in case she ever needs it” Say nothing more Perhaps one day Mom will decide it's time to make some changes FOR BETTER OR WORSE conus Twnb MU hmx mhesb me chon Mte SeM' CABM6 A DMrte rwm 1CFT-no-r lBALSO RJRCTWrnBAN’ RMHi Beys! mmich 4 pRScncB BOOM6 WTIH RECOePWft Stiff y DILBERT I'VE ANALYZED YOUR CORPORATE CULTURE AND PUT MY FINDINGS IN THIS REPORT I WOULD "THE EMPLOYEES ARE A BUNCH OF UNMOTIVATED LOOK UJEASELS GOOD IN THIS HAT” HAVE MENTIONED MY KNAPSACK BUT ITS ONLY A SUMMARY I ARLOANDJANIS Treatment for moderate scoliosis By Peter H Gott MD Newspaper Enterprise Association last resort Ordinarily the operation is customarily reserved for patients with severe or disfiguring spinal abnormalities In most instances scoliosis patients do not need surgery As I'm sure you have discovered scoliosis is associated with chronic recurring ' back pain because the powerful back muscles must perform extra work and they readily spasm from this additional burden Therefore the pain of scoliosis can often be relieved by massage a program of special exercises physical therapy and chiropractic manipulation which reduces tension and cramping: As long as your physician agrees that chiropractic therapy will not cause further harm such as nerve damage I see no reason why you shouldn't have this treatment Remember however that the chiropractor will not be able to cure the fundamental difficulty which is a of your spinal mechanical bones The chiropractic manipulation may make you more comfortable by relieving muscle spasm DEAR DR GOTT: I’m a female 22 with moderate scoliosis I was treated with a back brace for three years and have not used it in six years A recent spinal showed that the curvature had not changed Could a chiropractor help reduce the episodes of low back pain? 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