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cal7 
I am new to this site. Just starting out. A friend pointed me this way and I am grateful. I could have used a support group site like this a long time ago. I know journaling does me good, a lot of good, and I should do it more often. I think having this site available will help me journal more often.
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hi cal ,i noticed you on the ed page ,for inpatient therapy?I have a young (20) daughter with both anorexia/bulima ,and am desperate to get her help.
So far she has been put on a programme with a therapist ,hich isnt often enough ,and will often be
cancelled~~wondered what you thought about the in treatmentyou received ,if it helped ,and will long term ,and also if there are places available for NHs patients.
They have also given her prozac ,which is making her worse ,just wondered if you have any opinions either way ,about this drug?
thanks for listening ,glad you found your way here (ds) ,dont know what i`d do withoutthe wonderful
friends ive made here.
take care ,wishing you a good day @~~~hugs ,sharon xx
Rocky7
Hi Sharon,
I was 21 when I sought help... but I was the willing/desperate one to get the help. I was not pushed to do it. I don't know your daughter's position but if she is willinging and really wants the help, that is a big hurdle right there. It is great she is getting help either way though because this disease is a nasty one. You mentioned 'if there are places available for NHs patients' - what are you referencing with NHs? I am not sure how to answer that one... As for the inpatient treatment, if she is really entrenched in her sickness, yes I think it is a necessity. I went to a place called the Rader Institute in Chicago IL, but it was 19 years ago so I don't even know if that place is still there. Counseling is a must so it is good she is doing this already. I don't go all the time any more but do when I feel the need to. I have not taken Prozac so I don't know much about it but if it is making her worse, definitely talk to her docyor's and therapists to see if they can switch her to something else. I would also research it from reputable sources to find out side effects and long term effects.
I am really glad my friend pointed me to the Daily Strength. I am glad you wrote and hiope I helped. Anytime you wnat to chat, just drop a note.
hugs back to you, Carolyn
cal7