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Carrey

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Had Assessment-dont Know If I Have Problem Or Not??
Posted: 12-15-06 19:39pm

Hi,

i saw my gp month or so ago and told him I was worried I was bulimic. I didnt think it was a problem as wasnt purging often (four or five times week maybe) but he convinced me I should still get it sorted and I agreed for him to refer me.

After seeing gp I thought it was a problem, as I know I am also restricting a lot, and have lost about a stone and a half in about two months, and I was normal weight before so people keep asking me why ive lost weight etc. But I got impatient waiting for appointment to come through and after talking on this forum decided I would go and see a counsellor at uni in the mean time cos appointments are almost instant.

I had an assessment appointment today...I now feel very stupid for going and also very confused and upset. She basically told me in her opinion I shouldnt go for any counselling.

She said I seemed nervous and didnt feel comfortable talking about it so I wouldnt achieve much if I went (i thought it would be normal to feel uncomfortable talking about it??). This was the main reason.
She also said that it wasnt really much of a problem anyway, cos it only happens four/five times a week (even tho I had told her I am also restricting/exercising lots).
I explained that many years ago I also used to be bulimic, much worse than now, but with no restricting, and that after a couple of years I managed to stop it by myself. Since then I only b/p very infrequently until about may/june time this year. Which coincides with stresses I am having at uni. To this she said that if its only really been a problem recently since may/june time, that is very short time and shouldnt really worry about it yet. Also that I should wait until I have finished my uni course as it might just be the stress, but I dont finish completely till next september?
She made me feel so stupid for going. I tried to answer her questions, but some I honestly didnt know the answer to, like reasons why I do it, but then she just seemed annoyed at me, and was like surely you know that?


Anyway, she said she would make an appointment for me if I wanted, but that it would be best if I thought about it first cos she didnt think it was a good idea but it is up to me and I can if I want.

Now I really dont know what to do. I was convinced I wanted to stop until today. Now I dont even think I have a problem at all??? I am just soooo confused and dont know what to do???????

Sorry for writing so much, please tell me what you think.
Thanks a lot xx
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nursekim

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Joined: 23 Jul 2006
Posts: 30
Location: maryland

Posted: 12-16-06 01:31am

Girl a binge/ purge is a binge/purge doesnt matter how many times you do purge its still a major problem. If you listen to that doctor your going to keep on doing it like nothing is wrong and you could do alot of physical damage. You might not be that bad now but soon enough it will take over your life and it will be even harder t stop and ask for help!
Kim

iwork with ed patients belive me I know
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