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Posted by fallensparrow on May 8, 2002, at 1:28:02
I haven't posted in a LONG time, and only a few times when I did ... but I don't know where else to turn to right now. I have a BAD history with depression and annorexia. Three years ago I was hospitalized and went through a long period of "recovery" and was doing fairly well. I have my bad days, you know how it goes, with the eating thing and escaping to that when things are hard, and the depression has never eased up. But lately, I feel SO out of control. Im not eating, Ive probably eaten 2 meals in a week and a half. I hate that Im doing this, I feel SO sick and so scared and I don't WANT TO DO THIS, but I CAN'T STOP DOING IT. Im so scared, I don't know what to do. My friends are sooo mad at me for going back to this place, they are so scared for me and I don't know what to tell them because I am scared for me too. What do I do?!?! HELP....Im soo scared
sparrow
Posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 8, 2002, at 2:02:21
In reply to HELP!!, posted by fallensparrow on May 8, 2002, at 1:28:02
Hi there,
I don't suffer with anorexia so I don't know the illness.. I see myself getting too thin -the problem is no appetite.
I do know that not eating usually causes depression and depression stops some people eating -it's a viscious circle.
Youv'e probably heard this advice before...
The only advice I can give is eat little and often -no big meals or the stomache will ache and you'll feel sick...
I am at the moment eating nurishment meals -milk drink with vitamins then usually I eat function foods -no junk.
Another thing I do is eat while using pc or watching tv to take my mind off the food..I tend to see food sometimes as dirty , easily put off.
Sorry that I cannot fully understand but I can empathise somewhat ..
take care.
Posted by Willow on May 8, 2002, at 7:40:06
In reply to Re: HELP!! » fallensparrow, posted by CtrlAlt n Del on May 8, 2002, at 2:02:21
Like Dreamer, I'm not aware of all of what goes with anorexia. But I have had problems with weight before my kids. I think you need to go in and see your doctor, family or whatever, or even a walk-in-clinic or emerg. I don't think me telling you to add ice-cream and other filling foods is going to help. You need to get the nutrients into your body before your mind can heal, your heart will starve the mind literally.
My thinking right now you need to go to a hospital to get help. But do keep us posted.
Well Wishes
Whispering Willow
Posted by beardedlady on May 8, 2002, at 8:00:03
In reply to Re: HELP!!, posted by Willow on May 8, 2002, at 7:40:06
Having known two people (my sister's best friend and my own) with anorexia, I would have to tell you that Willow's right. You must see your family doctor right away. It is an emergency, so please tell the receptionist that when you call. Did you get treatment last time you had a struggle with anorexia? If so, you should call the same one who treated you then.
My sister's friend was near death. Her underwear fell around her ankles. She spent a long, long time in the hospital, and she recovered. But some damage is irreversible. Don't wait until it gets to that point.
Your friends love you and know that you can't help what you are doing. It is obvious, since you said they are afraid for you. Please tell them that you are afraid, too, and that you are calling for help.
Please keep us posted, and I hope you will be on your road to recovery today.
beardy : )>
Posted by fallensparrow on May 8, 2002, at 19:08:55
In reply to Re: HELP!!, posted by Willow on May 8, 2002, at 7:40:06
Well ...
For one ... I can't go to my doctor because I don't have one. I moved out west last summer to get away from it all, and I don't have a doctor here. Im moving back home at the end of the month so I can see a doctor then, I probably should. I need to get blood work done and back on some medication ... Grrrrrrrrr. I do NOT want to be back on medication. I hate being dependent on that. I do NOT know what to do. I hate this, I hate that Im going back to this place ...sparrow
Posted by Katt on May 9, 2002, at 12:19:22
In reply to ARGH, posted by fallensparrow on May 8, 2002, at 19:08:55
> Well ...
> For one ... I can't go to my doctor because I don't have one. I moved out west last summer to get away from it all, and I don't have a doctor here. Im moving back home at the end of the month so I can see a doctor then, I probably should. I need to get blood work done and back on some medication ... Grrrrrrrrr. I do NOT want to be back on medication. I hate being dependent on that. I do NOT know what to do. I hate this, I hate that Im going back to this place ...
>
> sparrowyou wouldnt believe, but i know how you feel
Posted by Manda on May 11, 2002, at 6:32:51
In reply to ARGH, posted by fallensparrow on May 8, 2002, at 19:08:55
It sounds to me like you need help BEFORE the end of the month. The fact that you are scared is a good thing. I suffered from temporary anorexia (I don't think that's actually a diagnosis, but that's essentially what happened- it lasted for a few months.), and I wasn't scared at all. I didn't care enough to be scared. Instead, I had everyone around me telling me that not eating was not ok and that I needed help, but I didn't agree with them. I thought they were all overreacting.
Anyway, my point is that it is a good sign that you are scared and frustrated- that means that you know that you need to get help, even though that means going back on meds, etc. I think you know that it's worth it in the long run. Please go with your instincts and get yourself help NOW. Let us know if we can help in any way. Take care of yourself!!!
-Manda
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