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Help for an eating disorder

Help for an eating disorder

Hi everyone

I am anxious and scared 😞

I have an eating disorder on top of everything else I have - BPD, PTSD, depression, anxiety

I saw my amazing GP this morning and he has suggested that he will speak to his colleagues who can recommend a therapist specifically for eating disorders in the local area. He will look into this today and apply for funding and then i will be able to see someone.

But I told him that i am scared because i will then lose MY CONTROL. he said that they will help me because at the moment what i am doing is not working and i need someone to help me with my emotions/food/control.

I am frightened that the control will be taken off me and at the moment that is the only thing i have when it comes to emotions and food.

I know there are some issues relating to this and my psych has agreed that yes i need help.

It's the one andn only thing i have right now that i can control and soon it will be taken away from me.

Weighing myself daily is another issue my GP has said.

I hate being challenged. i don't know what to do.

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Hey @BlueBay sorry today isn't such a good day for you, those days are hard. Around if you want to talk.

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Hey @Bow thanks

I'm trying to be sensible with my eating (is there such a thing!!)

Can I ask you? Do you/did you have a distorted view of yourself/your body?
I have a feeling I've had issues all my life. And no doctor took my issues seriously except for this one now. Even my psych is on board.

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It sure is hard to be sensible with your eating when you have disordered eating. I am nurturing my body and sticking to my meal plan today, even though my ED is screaming at me and I'm engaging in other ED behaviours.

distorted image.. I guess I struggle with it a little. I've had arguments with treating professionals about my body. But it's not something that I've always struggled with.

it must be a relief to have someone that is finally listening to you.

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hi @Bow @Former-Member @Former-Member @TideisTurning

Today is not a good eating day.
terrible. Just can't stop. Craving carbs. Anything I can grab I'm eating

Msybe I should tape my mouth!!

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Hi everyone @Bow @Former-Member @TideisTurning @Emelia8 @Owlunar @Shaz51 @oceangirl @MDT and others reading along -

so today I weighed myself. Haven’t done that for quite a few weeks. I’m shocked I have extra weight now to lose. More piled on.
I can’t do this. It’s going to be a massive hard job to lose it all.
im struggling with shame, anger, hate

I don’t know what to do. I’m starting to feel panicky.

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I'm not too familiar with weight loss @BlueBay
But I do know that attitude and approach are most important. I do hope you find some resolve soon

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Hey there. My name is Amanda and I have lived experience of anorexia and bulimia (now recovered).

I'm here to provide support or chat if you need.

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Good Evening @AgileMind ,

Thank you for finding your way to the forums to support others. Your lived experience of eating disorders can bring so much insight into the conditions, and provide hope to the community.

As you browse through the forums, I'd encourage you to familiarise yourself with our forum guidelines.

As part of anonymity, we refer to members using their usernames (as opposed to their real name). Feel free to tag members by including the '@' symbol before their username.

I'm sure there are many members who would be so encouraged by your experiences.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Take care,

tyme

(Peer Support Worker)

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Hey @AgileMind welcome to the forums, glad to have you here as someone with lived experience of an ED. I’m on the journey… it’s rough at the moment. Love to hear some things that you have found helpful?

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since coming home after 5 weeks in psych unit i am forever excessive eating, looking for whatever i can get my hands on

i need help

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