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This is a discussion on Anyone tried treatment? within the Eating Disorder Discussion forums,----- I have been struggling with bulimia for more that two years, EDNOS since I was a little girl. I am ...
I have been struggling with bulimia for more that two years, EDNOS since I was a little girl. I am considering getting some help but I am not sure if anything will even work. I have talked to others who said that it was not very helpful. I am not considering going inpatient, more like a support group or counselling of some sort, and don't have a lot of money to spend on it. Ideally I need something that will not interfere with my job, but i really need to beat this. It is messing my life up.
Has anyone had treatment before? I would appreciate if any of you would share your experiences. I am Canadian, so the services available may be different. It would be very helpful to hear from some of you.
Hi Cait....I've missed you!!!!
I have not tried treatment, but I'm sure the RIGHT program/method would be incredibly helpful. I think its great that you are looking into it, great that you want to heal.
Hi Darlin - I was anorexic 7 years ago. My mom got me set up in a "program". First try with one psychologist was no good, but I quickly found my team.
If inpatient is not a good option (which it wasn't for me either at the time) then you need to create your own triad-- I mean by this... a nutritionist...a psychologist (specifically one that is familiar or worked with EDs)..and a primary care doc. I'm not sure about Canadian health care and doctors...so maybe just the nutritionist and psychologist.
They helped me get out of a danger zone and into a much healthier place.
I have continued to work with various coaches and health professionals since. I am currently working with Olesya. I just takes a matter of finding what will suit your needs at the given time.
I wish you well- you've made the first step
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I asked around and sought treatment... Mine included medication... My insurance didn't cover it, but Dr. Penny is better than anything else... He told me:
1. I'm not crazy...
2. I have a receptor fried in my brain...
3. I WANT to get better - this is a HUGE difference between those who don't want to get better and those that do...
4. I can be normal and healthy.
finding the right treatment is important... I am a firm believer...
Hey I am from Canada too. I know that my work covers me if I need to go and see a therapist. Also there is the $500 Health Care Spending Account that many empolyers offer, I would also look at putting your money into that.
There are life coaches, books, many resources out there to help you. You have taken the first step and realize that you need help. If you want to send me a private message I can provide you with futher information on whom I contacted to get things in gear for myself. I have never had an eating disorder but I have suffered from body image issues.
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Thanks to all of you for your input. I have not made the time to get into a program or anything, hopefully soon. The good news is that I haven't purged in over a month now which is a year-long record for me . The bad news is that I have obviously gained and feel really uncomfortable. I feel like I have weaned myself off of purging, but I know that even though my behaviour has changed, my feelings haven't. I still have an eating disorder, only now I am at least doing a little less damage to my body.
Thanks Nic! Still in the no barf zone, 63 days and counting. I am not sure what clicked, not sure if it really matters. Binge free for 3 weeks now, feeling a lot better. Down 5 lbs, following a plan and anticipating some results. I may still get help, just to make sure I don't fall back into old habits. Today I really wanted to binge for the first time in a long time, but I got past it and didn't just give in like I used to. With all the drama around me I am coping unusually well.
Thanks Nic! Still in the no barf zone, 63 days and counting. I am not sure what clicked, not sure if it really matters. Binge free for 3 weeks now, feeling a lot better. Down 5 lbs, following a plan and anticipating some results. I may still get help, just to make sure I don't fall back into old habits. Today I really wanted to binge for the first time in a long time, but I got past it and didn't just give in like I used to. With all the drama around me I am coping unusually well.
Congrats Cait! This is a huge success...You are such an inspiration, strong enough to conquer anything!
Hey Cait. Just checking in on you. I just found this post and have you in my thoughts. I was anorexic/bulimic for a few years and still struggle with restricting foods. It is good that you have gone so long barf-free, but recovery is a long process.
I was in inpatient for about 6 weeks and after I was released, stayed in outpatient for a while.
To each her own though. There are ups and downs to both choices. Hope all is well!
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. The bad news is that I have obviously gained and feel really uncomfortable. I feel like I have weaned myself off of purging, but I know that even though my behaviour has changed, my feelings haven't. I still have an eating disorder, only now I am at least doing a little less damage to my body.
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