Posted by Racer on October 8, 2005, at 12:52:31
In reply to Re: to tell t or not?, posted by ButterflyHigh on October 8, 2005, at 12:34:10
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> > What was her reaction when you told her before? Are you worried about anything in particular about telling her you're doing worse?
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> She is taking it lightly, right now I don't care what she thinks, I'm kind of mad b/c all she says, is "go walking" - this goes SO MUCH DEEPER! I just need help with this, and she doesn't seem to be helping, b/c I haven't really told her much after she seemed not to take it seriously.It doesn't sound as though she's really hearing you, and I wonder if it might be worth your while to find another T? If she's not hearing this, I'd wonder what else she might not be hearing from you? Make sense? (I really only bring this up because a lot of people don't really think about 'firing' Ts that don't work out. My mother was like that, thought you had to be lucky to end up with a T who worked out for you. Shopping around for a good fit is in your best interest, if you can do it. Just keep that in mind.)
I don't know why she isn't getting this -- even a little binge/purge can be very damaging physically. She should know that, and if she's treating your reports of this behavior so casually, I really question her thinking. I can't emphasize enough how very, very damaging this behavior is, and how much damage you can do even if you don't meet full criteria for bulimia.
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> **What medications can help with this?
> Please tell me.
> Thank you
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>Topomax is the big one -- it really seems to reduce the urges for everyone I've spoken to who's taken it. I know it's got some side effects, but as a temporary measure while you're working on the behavior itself, it really is something to look into.
There are also a few ADs that have good effects, and APs, which apparently reduce the urgency of the urge. Do you have a good pdoc? Or a good relationship wiht your GP? Talk to one or the other of them about what you can try.
Hope that helps.
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