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
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
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