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Post by ellief on Jan 1, 2014 10:28:26 GMT
So, as I've probably mentioned before, I've had an eating disorder for now 7 years, anorexia, but also bouts of bulimia. My anorexia is binge purge sub-type. But after trying again and again and being rejected for support until I'm more seriously underweight, I'm looking for what else I can do (again).
what has helped people recover?
how did you get into services?
Did any books help?
have you used any helplines?
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Post by aimeecatherine on Jan 1, 2014 20:26:28 GMT
Hi Ellie, there are lots of great books out there that people recommended to me, have to say I used them for non recovery tips but there are lots out there .
Life without Ed is a very popular one I would suggest. You can get it as a free PDF for iPads
To get help you need to fight. Research what is in your area and what you want. Then demand it and when they say no ask why. If they diagnose you they have a duty to help you.
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Post by aimeecatherine on Jan 1, 2014 20:27:54 GMT
Why did they not help previously?
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Post by ellief on Jan 4, 2014 16:40:39 GMT
Because im "complex" and have other mental health problems too, so it's seen as deal with the rest and not the eating disorder until she drops underweight. They don't seem to care about the purging or the fact that many of my suicide attempts are anorexia related, and the I've lost 7kg in 6 weeks. So if I become critical they'll help then.
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Post by Michaela on Jan 5, 2014 19:24:21 GMT
Are you in treatment for any of your other issues then? I understand this, I've had similar issues myself. As my issue is BED, people don't really seem to take it seriously as "it's not a real eating disorder" - despite the fact that it was pretty much the cause of all my other issues. Because of that, the treatment I got for depression had limited success, as the root issue wasn't being dealt with! As much as you can, I would encourage you to explain how you feel about it and that you feel you are not being taken seriously enough. Explain why you think it is most important etc. Maybe be put it in a letter or ask a relative to come along with you and help fight your corner if you find it difficult. Putting it into a letter is probably a good idea anyway, as that way there is a written record of it, if you need to complain or anything. If you are not in treatment, maybe try saying all of this to your GP? As for other things you can do in the meantime, have you ever looked at mental health videos on YouTube? There are a lot of good channels out there, although it's important to be careful as you might find it triggering if someone else is struggling. In particular, I recommend Kati Morton's channel - she is a therapist in the U.S. who makes videos primarily focused on EDs and self harm although she does cover other things too. She makes a main video on Mondays and Q&As on the other weekdays - have a look through her past videos, see if you find them helpful - www.youtube.com/user/KatiMorton. Let me know if you'd like me to recommend any more! Hope some of this has been useful, let us know how you get on xxx |
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Post by ellief on Jan 15, 2014 15:55:24 GMT
Hey, sorry I thought I'd replied to this, but clearly didn't! Yeah I'm in treatment for Borderline Personality Disorder and Psychosis. When I say I'm in treatment, I have a care co-ordinator, and after 9 months have only just started therapy. My original referral was actually for my eating disorder not anything else. Maybe, the Psychiatric doctor I saw has diagnosed me with "Eating Disorder" and I managed to beg my GP to let me see a dietician, which she did, the dietician said she cannot help me really because she isn't an eating disorders specialist and that's what I need. But it's getting ridiculous. Basically I'm headed for dangerous weight loss, and no one gives a shit until I get there. They all just seem to watch my life crumble to pieces while I try not to kill myself. The eating disorder makes me suicidal, it's one of the contributing factors to the 27 attempts on my life within the 9 months, but no one takes that into consideration. I've even been threatened with a tube and nutritional drink supplements, and kept in hospital for extra time because they couldn't let me go because I hadn't eaten anything for 5 days and. My blood pressure was through the floor. I feel totally hopeless. Thank you, I'll have a look at her videos. I also just read The Ministry of Thin, by Emma Woolf, which I really recommend. And I'm reading Life without ED now. Unfortunately I've tried so many times to eat and recover that way, but it never lasts, I can't do the change without changing why I do it, and I honestly don't understand why I do it tbh. I just can't stop.  |
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