My Mosaic

Oh really @Bow

I had no idea about the limited contact. I find that a little odd but maybe that's just me.

Gosh it's not easy is it.

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@hanami I guess I understand… especially if they have limited funding and resources. But I do believe there was a big chunk of money allocated to them in the recent budget. But who knows how they will use that. It is frustrating though. It’s such a specialised field and places like lifeline really don’t get it. Some of the Sane counsellors are really good and I’ve chatted long enough to enough of them that they kinda get it and understand me a bit, but alas chat is down and I really don’t like talking about it over the phone.

Yep totally a specialised area @Bow . I was basically on my own when I was 'fighting' against it when I was young. That was many moons ago but while treatments and supports have improved, as you say, resources are still limited.

Have you ever joined a fb group for support? I know fb isn't for everyone but I've found it really helpful to join groups for certain health issues I've had. Just another idea.

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Oh did you have an ED @hanami ?

there really isn’t much available where I am from. There is a public inpatient clinic in towards Sydney, but you gotta be pretty unwell to get accepted. My treating team have tried a number of times to get me into it.

my old psychologist I had through community mental health is apparently still working at community mental health but is in a role that specialises in eating disorders. I’m heaps interested to know what the roles is about.

I have joined a couple of Facebook groups. I occasionally post on the groups but I am heaps cautious cause I don’t want friends and family seeing it even though I know they are private groups, I am still so paranoid.

I did @Bow . On and off through my teens and then into my 20s. I thought I was through it but now and then it would rear its ugly head. My own mother had a lot of traits of ED but never officially diagnosed. I picked up so much of what she said out loud about herself. Mine became worse than what she was, which was a good thing because I had to seek help. I was lucky the first psychologist really helped. I still think about stuff she said and that was 25 years ago!

Yes I know what you mean about privacy on fb. I know some people have pseudonyms so they aren't recognisable.

@hanami Oh yeah family can make it difficult for sure. My mum isn’t the greatest with what she says sometimes.
Glad that you were able to get the help that you needed.

I sometimes post anonymously on groups. I like that feature.

Yes! I forgot you can now post anonymously! It's a great feature.

It's been really nice talking to you this afternoon @Bow . I know you aren't feeling great but just wanted to let you know that.

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Thanks for chatting with me @hanami its been a nice distraction.

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Hello @hanami , @Bow

we are having a music afternoon xxxx