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I need help
I have a theripist, an ED theripist, a family theripist, and a good support team at school, but i don't think that they can help me. I used to think that they could. I know what i need is probably a treatment center, but i can't find one around where i live that takes my insurance. But even more than that i can't go until the school year is over.
People keep telling me as long as i'm loosing weight trying to get better won't work, because i'm seeing the benefit from my ED. But i do want to change. The problem is as many meal plans as i get, i can't seem to start following them. I intend to, but just can't seem to follow through in action.
I am scared and i do be better. I'm so tired all the time, i snap at people for no reason, and the symptoms just keep getting worse. In the past 3 months i've lost 35 lbs. I'm just not hungry, I usually only eat dinner which i throw up, i weigh myself constantly, use laxitives. It takes me an hour just to get dressed because i feel like everything i own makes me look like a whale. I just don't know how to start making progress outside of a treatment center. I really need some suggestions.
People keep telling me as long as i'm loosing weight trying to get better won't work, because i'm seeing the benefit from my ED. But i do want to change. The problem is as many meal plans as i get, i can't seem to start following them. I intend to, but just can't seem to follow through in action.
I am scared and i do be better. I'm so tired all the time, i snap at people for no reason, and the symptoms just keep getting worse. In the past 3 months i've lost 35 lbs. I'm just not hungry, I usually only eat dinner which i throw up, i weigh myself constantly, use laxitives. It takes me an hour just to get dressed because i feel like everything i own makes me look like a whale. I just don't know how to start making progress outside of a treatment center. I really need some suggestions.
As far as school goes after 20 days they make you repeat the year. I did ask my guidance counsler if there is a possibility i could leave 20 days early, and take finals before i go. He said he would try to find out for me. My insurance company said they wouldn't cover for inpatient treatment, but they would cover a day program. My treatment team knows about my concerns, and they are concerned too.
Thanks for the advice.
Rachel
Thanks for the advice.
Rachel
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear Rach878,
Have you told your treatment team about your concerns? You sound like you know you need something more. Waiting for the school year to end does not sound like the best option. In addition to all your other symptoms, the loss of 35 pounds in 3 months is too hard on the body. Vomiting and laxative use can throw off your electrolytes which is life threatening.
Schools are extremely supportive to get students help when they need it. Speak with your parents, your school and your insurance company to learn of your treatment options.
To learn more about eating disorders and treatment options, visit the bella vita website.
Best,
Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
Have you told your treatment team about your concerns? You sound like you know you need something more. Waiting for the school year to end does not sound like the best option. In addition to all your other symptoms, the loss of 35 pounds in 3 months is too hard on the body. Vomiting and laxative use can throw off your electrolytes which is life threatening.
Schools are extremely supportive to get students help when they need it. Speak with your parents, your school and your insurance company to learn of your treatment options.
To learn more about eating disorders and treatment options, visit the bella vita website.
Best,
Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
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