I know really I have left but I thought, just in case anyone ever checks this still, that I should update for this.
I am now seeing the ED team in my home town. People trained in looking at eating disorders, not just the guy from the mental health services. I had my assesment over the easter holidays, early April time, and my proper treatment/therapy course starts on the 12th May. I get twelve assisted self help sessions probably over 12 or so weeks, working with a therapist to go through a self-help book, and up to three dietician appointments should I so desire – which I do. I am also now on a course of fluoxetine (Prozac) to help stabilise my mood and also hopefully supress any b/ping.
I am glad. I’m not doing great at the moment, slipped again and have been purging several times a week, constant laxative abuse ect ect ect. However I’m trying to be better, trying not to purge, trying to up my intake a little and I really hope this helps. I am positive for the future. Which is nice for a change.
take care sweets x
Yes, I’m so happy that you’re finally seeing some specialists about this and that your eating disorder is being taken seriously.
I’m also glad that you’re feeling more upbeat about the future ~ I was worried when you disappeared for a while but if it’s because you’re moving on to better things then it’s all to the good
I hope the Prozac works out for you ~ I was put on it before anyone bothered to realise that I was bipolar I and the side effects were pretty unpleasant! My uncle takes it for his unipolar depression though and it has helped him a lot, although he’s now pretty much dependent on it to calm his anxiety and stabilise his mood.
Take care!
<3
~Jess~
That’s awesome. I’m glad you reached out for help…it’s a rocky road. Change won’t happen overnight. But I really was overjoyed to hear that you have HOPe…which is the KEY thing to recovery! Hang on there, my dear!