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Problems with Bulimia
Asked by R.K. from New York
on March 9, 2011
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I have been bulimic for about 20 yrs.. on and off. I was so good for about 5 yrs and now I am slipping daily. I am a stay home mom, and just had a miscarriage and fami...
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- Check out Overeaters Anonymous on www.oa.org. They have special focus meetings for bulimics and anorexics.
- My brother had issues with bulimia (and sometimes anorexia) on and off for about 15 years. He struggled terribly and eventually had to have his teeth pulled because hi...
- R., That is a heavy cross to bear. Here is a link to a CT meeting - there are NY meetings, but I think this one might be the closest. I have found that trying to go i...
Teenage Daughter with Eating Disorder - Bulimia
Asked by K.O. from Bakersfield
on February 9, 2007
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My 16 year old daughter was diagonsed today with bulimia. I thought she had tendencies towards it but I didn't think she was "Bulimic". I'm in shock. Anyone have an...
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- K., Sorry to hear about your daughter. I too have a teenage daughter. She does not have bulimia, but I worry about her. There is lots of help out there. Start w...
- Dear K., All of the advice is so kind and well meaning, but PLEASE, listen to Abby and get the whole family into Therapy. You must deal with the very best professi...
- I think you should first of all sit her down and find out what it is that she is trying to accomplish if weight is not an issue. There is always something behind what ...
Daughter with Bulimia and Depression
Asked by E.B. from Chicago
on November 10, 2010
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I am about to embark upon a very difficult path with my daughter. I have been told by her therapist and a psychiatrist that she needs to be hospitalized so that she w...
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- Hi E., took a look at your pasts post before I answered this one. Not much information here. You asked a question regarding your own depression, and a question abou...
- I would have to think if they are telling you this then that is where she should be. This is one situation where I would bow to the experts because you really don't k...
- E., I'm so sorry you and your daughter are going through this nightmare. My daughter suffered from anorexia/bulimia, cutting and depression during her young adult ye...
Seeking Someone to Talk to Through Email, Maybe Phone
Asked by J. from Omaha
on December 7, 2006
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I posted a while ago re: my bulimia, I received several responses and deleted them all because I had decided I could do this by myself and just needed to stop being st...
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- my stepdaughters mom had similar problems. she ended up getting treatment at a place in St. Louis, mercy ministries, i think is the name. i guess they provide counce...
- I had anerexia when I was younger, it was a control thing. I didn't have any control in my life. Anorexia made me feel in control.(but I was out of control if that m...
- J. I wish that I was just a little closer to you!! I have been going throught this with my step mom for 13 years and she doesn't seem to want to listen. I am glad th...
Mental Health Help
Asked by B.H. from Tampa
on August 11, 2010
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Has anyone had the experience of either accepting treatment or haved a loved on who accepted treatment at a facility for severe depression? I do not hear great things...
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- B., I have worked in the mental health field (both inpatient and outpatient) for the past 7 years. The best thing you could possibly do for mental health help is if yo...
- I've been diagnosed with clinical depression and have never been to a treatment facility. I do however go to regular counseling sessions, work closely with a psychiat...
- I do not know about Morton Plant as I life in Nevada, however, I do know that seeking help for severe depression on an inpatient basis is very, very beneficial. I hav...
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 17, 2009
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my mother in law was diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome. At first they thought she had mono... But in fact her bloodwork showed a past infection with epstein bar...
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- Hi L.. I can tell you about my own experience with CFS. I was diagnosed in January of 2001. I took B12 injections for 9 months. I had been exposed to epstein barr at w...
- Hi L., I just wanted to give some quick feedback, I do the t-tapp exercise program - check out t-tapp.com and the 15minute basic workout that she talks about at the...
- Hello, I was recently diagnosed with CFS. I am currently having tests done in order to see the cause. I had mono several years ago and the doctor said sometimes w...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Asked by S.D. from Chicago
on June 13, 2008
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Hi. Just wondering if anyone has or knows of anyone who has ocd..Obsessive compulsive disorder. I believe a friend of mine is suffering from this and needs help. Her m...
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- I disagree with at least one of your responses. I believe this is very much OCD!! And an eating disorder!! Both go hand in hand. My sister has an eating disorder a...
- She needs to get to a mental health professional who can help her get off the diet pills etc. and prescribe the correct treatment for her. She might even need rehab if...
- You are not describing OCD but maybe you did not give all of the relevant info. It certainly sounds more like an eating disorder. Plus, Zoloft is an anti-depressant ...
Mommies with Mental Illnesses
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on July 9, 2010
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My psych history is pretty extensive so I wont go into all of it. The breif version is that I was dianosed with severe depression and than latter a mood disorder (most...
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- I don't personally have the issues you have, however, my mother in law was diagnosed as bi-polar when my husband was like ten and refuses to take the medication prescr...
- Have you considered, going on medication and therapy? My sister has bipolar disorder and has a 11 month old son. She has responded very well to the medication/therapy ...
- Hi S., If your son does eventually know all this, he might also think how much you love him to be there for him through all of your struggles. Please know that de...
Problem with Food
Asked by L.K. from Hartford
on May 5, 2010
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Anybody know where I can go for help with eating disorder.I feel like food took over my life,I binge and purge,always on diet,I can't stop,it feels like I'm always fig...
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- Do you have health insurance? You have to tell somebody about it, you will not get better unless you have support from your family or friends. I have a niece that ha...
- check out overeaters annonymous. It is free and confidential. It may just be your God-send! Take care, and get the help you need before it consumes your life!
- You are to be commended for reaching out for help! You can't fight this on your own - please understand that it is a medical condition and it deserves/requires treatm...
Bulimia/Binge Eating
Asked by M.F. from New York
on January 15, 2009
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I've had an eating disoder for the past 25 years and I'm desperate to change. I've tried more times than I can count, to stop. I look within myself and am willing to d...
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- Having a health problem is nothing to be ashamed of and good for you for reaching out for help.... This is not a simple health problem with simple solutions. So have ...
- Well, acknowledging that you have a problem and that you want to do something about it is a wonderful start to your recovery! I'm not entirely sure where you are, but ...
- well, congratulations on seeking help. One thing to try, and believe me, it does work, is to keep a food diary. Keep track of when you eat, what you eat, why you ate...
