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I never went to a medical doctor. I just booked myself an appointment with a therapist and said I want therpay for Bulimia. I came out being Complex PTSD and Borderline and still Bulimic. Eating Disorders never are just a disorder alone. They are usually a symptom of something else. So I learned. Once the other issues are tackled the eating disorder subsides on its own. Apparently.
Yes, if I look back on my first day of therapy and where I was with my illnes I was purging daily. Made it to once every 3 weeks but back to twice a week. I am better than where I was.
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When a child’s emotional needs are not met and a child is repeatedly hurt and abused, this deeply and profoundly affects the child’s development. Wanting those unmet childhood needs in adulthood. Looking for safety, protection, being cherished and loved can often be normal unmet needs in childhood, and the survivor searches for these in other adults. This can be where survivors search for mother and father figures. Transference issues in counseling can occur and this is normal for childhood abuse survivors.
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