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Treatment needed?
Hi, Im 18 and Ive been battling with my eating disorder for around 5 years now (also Depression).
Ive been hospitalised 11 times, but only for treatment on Depression, never for my eating disorder.
I purge at least once a day, sometimes it can reach a max of 7 times. Im even at the stage now where i throw up fruit. I restrict through the day and if i eat anything at all or go on a binge, it has to come back up again.
I am currently seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist, my question was, is this enough? Is therapy alone enough to help me? Or should i maybe attend some kind of outpatient program or something?
Thank
Ive been hospitalised 11 times, but only for treatment on Depression, never for my eating disorder.
I purge at least once a day, sometimes it can reach a max of 7 times. Im even at the stage now where i throw up fruit. I restrict through the day and if i eat anything at all or go on a binge, it has to come back up again.
I am currently seeing a psychiatrist and psychologist, my question was, is this enough? Is therapy alone enough to help me? Or should i maybe attend some kind of outpatient program or something?
Thank
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Dear Jess029,
I would speak with your psychiatrist and psychologist. Are they eating disorder specialists?
From the symptoms you have written, you may very well need an outpatient eating disorder treatment program. It is important to seek help from professionals who specialize in eating disorders. Also, treatment programs can help break the binge purge cycle and expedite treatment results. Visit the bella vita to learn more about treatment options.
With Joy,
Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
I would speak with your psychiatrist and psychologist. Are they eating disorder specialists?
From the symptoms you have written, you may very well need an outpatient eating disorder treatment program. It is important to seek help from professionals who specialize in eating disorders. Also, treatment programs can help break the binge purge cycle and expedite treatment results. Visit the bella vita to learn more about treatment options.
With Joy,
Dr Patricia Pitts
The Bella Vita
Los Angeles, CA
Hey chicka, tnx for the msg.
Do you know that your teeth will rot if you keep throwing up? Your stomach acid will actually rot your teeth away, it also rots the inside of your osoephagus... get some help soon, coz this isnt something you want to be walking around with. Are your doctors aware of you being a boulimic? Maybe it would be advisable to spend a few weeks under close supervision in hospital. I know it doesnt sound nice, I know, coz Ive been in hospital on suicide watch, and it kinda ***** when they even wanna supervise you when ur trying to go to the bathroom... but sometimes its better for you.
My advise is to go see a doctor who also specialises in natural medication. I can give you my doctors name, but thats in Sydney, its a bit far away.
I have found that Im a lot better now that Im not seeing a shrink and Im not taking any medications... funny that. Im taking all these foodsuppliments and am gradually feeling better for it. Another benefit is that it doesnt have any side effects.
Anywayz, Im not a doctor, so I really cant give you a lot of advise, but please do something about it asap.
Good luck
Marlena
Do you know that your teeth will rot if you keep throwing up? Your stomach acid will actually rot your teeth away, it also rots the inside of your osoephagus... get some help soon, coz this isnt something you want to be walking around with. Are your doctors aware of you being a boulimic? Maybe it would be advisable to spend a few weeks under close supervision in hospital. I know it doesnt sound nice, I know, coz Ive been in hospital on suicide watch, and it kinda ***** when they even wanna supervise you when ur trying to go to the bathroom... but sometimes its better for you.
My advise is to go see a doctor who also specialises in natural medication. I can give you my doctors name, but thats in Sydney, its a bit far away.
I have found that Im a lot better now that Im not seeing a shrink and Im not taking any medications... funny that. Im taking all these foodsuppliments and am gradually feeling better for it. Another benefit is that it doesnt have any side effects.
Anywayz, Im not a doctor, so I really cant give you a lot of advise, but please do something about it asap.
Good luck
Marlena
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