Crippling self esteem

Right, so I have recently been diagnosed with an eating disorder, when I finally plucked up the courage to go to the doctor about it. I went because I was sick of feeling like this and starving myself, and really hoped the doctor would be helpful. She refered me to a specialist counsellor but said it will take a month to get an appointment. I was a bit disappointed with this cos I was kinda hoping something would be done sooner cos I feel like I'm ar rock bottom at the moment.

If anyone has any advice or similar experiences to share I'd be really grateful, as I'm having a pretty hard time coping now. :frown:

Reply 1

dh00001

im currently trying to cope too. its really hard but the more down you get the worse it becomes. find things you like and stay in control of it. have times to eat and look forward to the help. theres light at the end for you, you just need to aim for it

Reply 2

Anonymous #2

I fully sympathise with what you are going through. I also recently went to the doctor and admitted I had problems and am struggling.

Are you still going to be seeing your doctor while you are waiting for the specialist. You should insist on this as doctor's have enough knowledge to be able to help you in the short term in terms of working with weight etc. Unfortunately this is what the NHS is like - there is apparently not enough funding for ED's. Have you tried talking to the people at Beat they may be able to suggest a solution. Have you considered maybe going private? This will almost certainly cut down the waiting time but will require significant financial commitment. Please don't get demotivated you have such an amazing step going to the doctor don't let the poor state of the NHS make you go backwards.

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