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#1
Jan 17, 2011, 07:11 PM
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Ok so I just had this revelation that my eating is by no means normal. I overeat at meals and snack all day on junk. I gained a significant amount of weight in less than 2 months most of it in the last 2 weeks. and i am sure i am still gaining and I cant stop myself. I have aterapist I see that specializes in eating disorders but I am so afraid to tell her and a doc that wants me to lose weight and would probably like to know but too afraid to tell him too. I just dont know what to do. well I do know I should tell both of them but i am sooooo afraid of what they will say/do. Sorry just needed to get this out I am still coming to terms with the issue. I dont have a clue about whether or not its a "full-blown" eating disorder but it definitely is causing a problem in my life. I thought my family history of heart disease would help me control this but its not. blah blah blah how do i come out and say this to either of them when i see them next? I am not sure what i am going to do.
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#2
Jan 17, 2011, 09:58 PM
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What's more fearful: coming clean to professionals who are there to help
or losing control over your eating habits, health, and peace of mind? They will likely refer you to a dietitian. Don't let this get worse by trying to go it alone.
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#3
Jan 18, 2011, 12:36 AM
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I already feel like i have lost control over my eating habits. I am going to call my T and see if I can get in this week instead of waiting till next week to see her. I am still very scared to talk to her about it because I know she will be all over it. well i guess we'll see what happens.
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#4
Jan 18, 2011, 02:19 AM
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goodluck
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#5
Jan 18, 2011, 02:28 AM
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thanks... I am really nervous. I dont know what to expect from her after I tell her. she will either be all over it or tell me its not that bad. It's just really difficult when i dont know what her reaction will be.
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Jan 18, 2011, 06:17 AM
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i wonder, are u really afraid of her reaction? Or what you will have to do once you tell her?
Either way its the right thing for you to do. Dont be too afraid. |
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#7
Jan 18, 2011, 06:34 AM
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what are some of the things she might have me do? I think you might be right about not being afraid of her reaction so much as what i will have to do. What if i cant do it?
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Jan 18, 2011, 06:42 AM
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i cant say with any certaintity what she will have u do. .. Maybe a journal, maybe alot of things. Maybe she will give you advice on ways to distract yourself. But whatever she asks, i have faith u will be capable.
Being honest is a huge step. Be proud of yourself. Xx |
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#9
Jan 18, 2011, 04:01 PM
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havent called T...think I might just wait till my appt next week. I need to do some thinking before I go see her.
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Jan 18, 2011, 05:35 PM
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dont think too much!!! Honesty is the best policy with your t.
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Jan 18, 2011, 05:39 PM
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yes i know but i feel soooo wierd calling to schedule an appoint before one I already have scheduled. Im not going to back out of telling her that i have promised myself. I need to deal with this and get healthy. hopefully that is possible.
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Jan 18, 2011, 05:54 PM
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ok, thats good.
Best of luck with it all , Xxxxx (ps i over eat for about twelve months then the next year eat v little, then the next year over eat , and so on and so forth.....might try deal with this issue myself!!) |
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#13
Jan 18, 2011, 07:08 PM
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I am going to talk to T about this just need some time to kinda come to terms with this...and that is not happening very easily.
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Jan 18, 2011, 11:43 PM
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Melissa,
There are a lot of possibilities that she could propose...none of which you should be worried about. I would encourage you to call her and let her know that you would like to see her sooner. There is no shame in that...in reality that is what they are there for, to support you in this process. Possible options: they could have you write a journal, log your eating habits, refer you to a dietitian, walk through your daily schedule to figure out what is triggering such decisions...etc. Bottom line, try to not over think it or over analyze it, remember they are there for you and that they know you are going to go through difficult times. |
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#15
Jan 19, 2011, 02:06 AM
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I know I want to be healthier and my eating/food habit arent even close to healthy. I will call her and leave amessage first thing in the morning. I know she is tough when it comes to eating disorder stuff. I saw her a few years in a time which I was NOT eating. Generally though my norm is overeating. well thats about all.
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Jan 19, 2011, 04:14 PM
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have u called?
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#17
Jan 20, 2011, 01:49 AM
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No I haven't called her...but i am writing a letter to her telling her what i need to talk to her about. I am not really sure what to say but i will figure it out. Any suggestions appreciated?
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Jan 20, 2011, 02:36 PM
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just exactly whats on your mind and what 'symptoms' u have.
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Jan 20, 2011, 04:34 PM
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Ugh. I just need to come to terms with the idea that it is a problem. I mean I know it is but I need to be able to accept that and I'm having a hard time doing just that. I will do some writing and see how that turns out. Anyway I hate all the emotions that are coming with this realization. It wears me out. thats all.
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Jan 24, 2011, 08:49 AM
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seeing T wednesday about all this. hopefully we can find a way to resolve it.
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#21
Jan 26, 2011, 02:50 AM
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Good T who deal with ED's basically hold you accountable for your eating through journaling/eating log & work with you on holding yourself to being honest about what you are doing with your eating.
It's not easy to force ourselves to do something other than just whatever we feel like doing.....the most important point is that YOU have to WANT to change. Without your own desire to manage your over eating.....it will never be successful. Talking it over with your T & being honest can help firm your desire to be successful also. Knowing that there are serious health issues possible due to your overeating which are biologically inherited from family is another strong reason to care for yourself....put all these together & I am sure that you will be successful. Having that outside support & someone to who is holding you accountable for your actions....a great starting place for success
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#22
Jan 26, 2011, 03:35 AM
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yeah it needs to change..and I know she is really tough when it comes to this stuff so I know it wont be fun. A few years ago when I saw her for the opposite problem she was hardcore on it. and didnt let up well until I was no longer seeing her cuz I up and moved to TX. well I guess I will find out what her plan will be after I tell her. I am not looking forward to it but I gotta do something before it kills me which is very likely with family health history. My doc isnt real happy the weight I have gained either but didnt say anything about this to him...and I know...I should have and I will. I will make an appt to see him after I see T and get a better idea of what I am in for in dealing with this. I'm pretty nervous about T. I will get through it I HAVE to.
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#23
Jan 26, 2011, 05:11 PM
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well I told her but I kinda glossed over it. anyway...I called her to make an appt and then it will be time to get serious. I am such a failure...why couldnt I just say it and that it is a problem. I have to be such a chicken when it comes to talking about the issues I am having...why am I going if Im just going in and talking about nothing? I dont know what to do. should I just tell her when I schedule the appt or wait till the next appt? dont know when next appt is yet. we have been doing every 3 weeks. she will probably call back today then I will just say it.
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#24
Jan 31, 2011, 03:43 AM
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so did you? Hey i totally understand about glossing over things..... Do it all the time, but its really bugging you, so you need to break the chain. Good luck!
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#25
Jan 31, 2011, 04:27 AM
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I didnt we were just leaving messages for each other. I dont have an appt till the 8th. I think I need to call her and get in this week...whatever time she has got left. I posted another thread about spiraling the other direction towards not eating and I'm fighting that with all I have but I think I need some help...and serious accountability to her to keep that from happening. So I am gonna call her when I get off work at 8am so when she gets in her office she will get my message and call back. I am scared of the resulting work but I gotta do something. but what if she says its not as big a deal as Im making it??? I guess that is worse case scenario.
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