Anon02138, I hope you sought medical treatment for your arm, as it could be infected. I know you are scared about the consequences. Yet during assessment professionals are understand the trigger, look at the frequency and how you are currently getting support, prior to making a recommendation. I would never be ashamed of reaching out when you have a need....
Twigster,, Thanks for reaching out! As you are aware, depression and anorexia can go hand in hand. Anorexia can be a way to try to turn off the emotions so the depression does not feel as overwhelming. Yet both need to be addressed for you to feel better and be freed of the hold they have on you. There is no shame for either. Both are genetic. They wil...
learn_to_fly, Hi! It is hard to know it could be medical and/or psychological. You always want to rule out medical. So seek first a medical workup. If you are medically fine, they seeking a therapist for anxiety and/or other psychological issues would be wish. To learn more about eating disorders and treatment options, visit The Bella Vita website. Wis...
eva1993, Hi! Thanks for reaching out! Good for you that you are working on letting go of your bulimic behaviors and hopefully the psychological issues that accompany it. Ceasing vomiting can help your body return to a normal, healthy state. What is hard to know is if there are any permanent health issues due to purging. So it would be wise to get a medic...
ProudMommyXs3, Hi. I am delighted you reached out! You have a lot of stressors and a lot on your mind. I am so sorry to hear you lost your daughter during your first pregnancy. It would be so valuable to work through the pain of such a huge loss. Seeking counseling would be wise. It does sound that the lost of your daughter is causing some of your curr...
angaaa, So sorry you are struggling. It is hard to be 13 and not feel comfortable in your body. You are definitely not alone! Each of our body’s is very wise. Our body knows what is best for us. We need to get our heads out of the way to help our bodies guide what we need. Girls’ bodies when they go through puberty can complicate things a lot. Some gi...
zippo123, By now you are getting the advice you need for your specific needs. Stay at your recovery! The reward are great! To learn more about eating disorders and treatment options, visit The Bella Vita website. Wishing you the best, Dr Patricia Pitts, PhD The Bella Vita Los Angeles, CA
Thank you for writing. I would suggest that you contact a registered dietician who can work with you on an appropriate food plan. Often food is connected with underlying emotional issues, so I would also suggest that you seek out a therapist in your area. Wishing you the best, Patricia Pitts, PhD The Bella Vita Los Angeles, CA
I really appreciate you sharing your struggle with me. I would not venture to diagnose you without seeing you for a comprehensive eating disorder evaluation. I am concerned with the symptoms you are presenting. Please seek out a counselor at school and speak to you parents about seeing an eating disorder specialist in your area for an evaluation. In additio...
Thank you for sharing your struggle with me. The restriction of food intake coupled with food / calorie phobia are definitely reasons for concern. You present a number of issues that would cause me to encourage you to seek out an eating disorder specialist in your area and have an evaluation. In addition, to learn more about eating disorders and to take an e...
