Mend Your Diet - Anorexia...?

Anorexia...?

I was told by my doc that I have anorexia, OCD and depression in Dec 06 and was told i would be referred to a psyciatrist. I've had anorexia for 4 yrs and didnt know as it was disguised by a 'phobia' of food. Everyday is a constant struggle. I got a letter from the psychiatrists office in Jan 07 and told i am on a 34wk waiting list. I dont want medication. I get ifections alot. Is there any way you know that I can get help now? Thanks :)

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Anorexia is not a "phobia"! When you told your doctor that you thought that you have anorexia, he/she should have been trying to get down to the bottom of your reason for concluding that not sending you to a psych. WTF was that doc thinking?
A 34 week waiting list for what? Why are refusing to be on medication if it will help you? What kind of infections? You really didn't give enough info to work with. If you are talking about getting into a treatment program then try getting into another program. Look in the phone book for another facility or ask your psychiatrist for another referral. If this is not what you are talking about well then I'm sorry but like I said, you really weren't specific about what you were talking about.
well your just damn right unlucky or a lying bastard not sure which, either way sack your doctor if he tells you anorexia is a phobia of food, oh no dont sack your doctor go have a big mac and shut the fcuk up......s
Hey, I know exactly how you feel. I was diagnosed with these three things a couple of months back. Try other Psychiatrists, They really do help. Also talk to close friends or a family member as much as you can, support is the main thing. I was given anti-depressants but I refused to take them because I didn't feel like myself while on them. The Infections are because seeing as your not eating enough your Kidneys are being affected which can then affect your immune system. Try book into a dietician as well =] Good luck
Hi there... First off, I'm sorry to hear that you're struggling. You deserve help and support, and should not have to wait so long!! I don't know where you are located, but here are some good links to therapists and psychiatrists who specialize in treating eating disorders: http://www.something-fishy.org/treatmentfinder/ http://www.edreferral.com/easy_search.htm Good luck!
Yes, there is, though I am sorry to hear that you have to be put on a waiting list. Join a support group NOW, contact ANAD using their hotline number 847-831-3438 and they might be able to help get you into a professional that can assist you. They will also be able to track down a support group. Until then, if you can, be vocal about your needs (this is hard for an anorexic) to your friends and family. Have someone sit with you during meals....I am sure at this point, it is extremely hard to "make" yourself eat. Give yourself an hour to eat...even if it is just a snack and have someone with you to help with the fear. I have anorexia, I always will, I know this, but by being vocal about my needs and nice to myself, and with a lot of determination, I am able to live my life without constantly thinking about "If I eat, something bad will happen" I can tell you this, nothing bad will happen if you eat, but something bad will happen if you don't. You have to learn to live with Anorexia and your predisposition to it for the rest of your life, but you are worth it and of value in this world. Please, contact ANAD. You are precious and I pray for you, I know you can do this but you have to take the first step for YOU and no one else. Believe in yourself and move forward. By the way, OCD, Depression and Phobia to food are all part of Anorexia....you probably started with depression the manifested to the OCD and Phobia of food. I still can't eat at buffets or places were I can not SEE them make my food, but I am healthy, so I can live and laugh at my wierdness, with help, you can too. :) Good luck, and god bless.