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Posted by Maxime on October 29, 2007, at 10:57:52
I have anorexia and it's very bad right now. I can't eat anything. I am taking in liquids and that's it.
I've tried Ensure, but even that freaks me out and I can only handle 2-3 sips.
I have now lost 25 pounds. I want to lose more but I am also freaking out over the situation. I don't want to end up in the hospital with an NG tube.
I don't know what to do.
Maxime
Posted by Racer on October 29, 2007, at 12:05:16
In reply to I can't eat, posted by Maxime on October 29, 2007, at 10:57:52
I don't know what to suggest, beyond the standard "get treatment." Ensure wouldn't have done me any good -- I'm a picky eater, and it just seemed gross.
In my case, there are a few things I would always eat, much as I hated myself for not having the strength to resist them. Is there anything like that for you? Something that might tempt you?
Otherwise, have you looked into getting a good therapist? Or whether you qualify to see a dietitian? (Registered dietitian, that is, not just a "hang out your shingle and advertise" type.) Those are the first two things I'd recommend. Otherwise, what about a day program at an eating disorders facility? Or even IP?
The thing is, I don't feel qualified to offer advice, because I think you've had more experience with treatment than I have. You are probably in the best position to know what would help -- but you're also in the worst state to know, since depression paints everything with the same black brush.
I hope things get better for you soon.
Posted by Maxime on October 29, 2007, at 15:02:13
In reply to Re: I can't eat, posted by Racer on October 29, 2007, at 12:05:16
Racer
I have tried to eat things that I usually cannot resist, but I wasn't able to get it into my mouth.
I can't afford a therapist, especially now that I am on sick leave with no pay.
How would a dietitian help? Do you see one?
Maxime
Posted by Racer on October 29, 2007, at 17:32:34
In reply to Re: I can't eat » Racer, posted by Maxime on October 29, 2007, at 15:02:13
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> How would a dietitian help? Do you see one?
>I'm not seeing one now, but I saw one twice a week for the first year of treatment. I'm not sure how she helped, but she did...
I know you're hurting, in about all the ways it's possible to hurt, but I strongly advise you to put whatever limited energy you have into finding sliding scale or other low income therapy in your area. I know it's hard -- I hope you believe me when I say I really and honestly do know how hard it is to muster any energy for it, and how easy it is to give up pretty quickly. It's worth it, though, it really is.
Good luck, and please know I care.
Posted by RealMe on October 29, 2007, at 20:31:10
In reply to I can't eat, posted by Maxime on October 29, 2007, at 10:57:52
As I said on the other thread, is there an ED support group in your area?? Can you find out??? Who could help in this regard?? This would be an alternative.
I have been offered the dietician by my T who is also an ED specialist. So far I have resisted, but I may do it. You need someone to help you even if it is not a therapist.
RealMe
Posted by Maxime on October 30, 2007, at 15:26:01
In reply to Re: I can't eat » Maxime, posted by RealMe on October 29, 2007, at 20:31:10
There are no support groups. There is an outpatient programme at a psychiatric hospital and the wait is 2 years.
I can find out about a dietician through my pdoc.
Thanks.
Maxime
> As I said on the other thread, is there an ED support group in your area?? Can you find out??? Who could help in this regard?? This would be an alternative.
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> I have been offered the dietician by my T who is also an ED specialist. So far I have resisted, but I may do it. You need someone to help you even if it is not a therapist.
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> RealMe
Posted by Maxime on October 31, 2007, at 15:19:02
In reply to Re: I can't eat » RealMe, posted by Maxime on October 30, 2007, at 15:26:01
I've gained 4 pounds!!! How do you gain 4 pounds when you are eating 100-200 calories a day?
How is it possible?I CAN'T TAKE THIS!
Maxime
Posted by RealMe on October 31, 2007, at 23:12:52
In reply to %#^$@#^#%, posted by Maxime on October 31, 2007, at 15:19:02
My T said that eating just a little makes your metabolism go down. Eating nothing as I did for I think 4 days means your metabolism can just shut down, and you don't loss weight. It gets your metabolism all out of wack not to eat several times per day. If you ate 200 calories five times per day (sounds crazy), you would lose weight. It doesn't register really as ringing true, but it is true.
RealMe
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