He was probably trying to say he's getting to the end of his bag of tricks and that he wants you to help yourself that the answers are not outside of you but inside. There is no magic pill, like obesity we have to own the problem and fight back. If no fight no solution.

There is always hope.... If you have the desire to get better, there is always hope, since you are going to the dr and a councelor, you should keep the hope alive.

As Paulene said, maybe it is him reaching the end of what he know.
I read you live in a rural area, but there has to be someone else in the area.
Please don't cut, please. That is a sure line to the hospital, and that may not be a bad thing.
I hope the best for you. You are making the statements that you want to get better. So try to think of things that will get you out of this and not what will keep you in.
If I'm online I'm open to chat. Please be careful. Best of luck to you. ((({{{HUGS}}}))))

Just because he has run out of ideas doesn't mean that there is no hope for you, it just means that he is failing you.
It is his problem not yours
Cutting, binge eating and smoking are not the greatest of things to do, but I do understand that they are coping mechanisms

You can get through this, there is always something else to try. Have you tried writing? Or joining a support group in person? What about inpatient therapy?

You can get through this, I know that you can

I am here for you if you need someone to talk to xxx

i journal, i try to repeat my positive affirmations, do relaxation activities, continue to spend time with people, exercise, etc... normally these things help, just not lately. i can't find the light or glimmer at the end of the tunnel. just at my wits end....

Geez,you are doing a lot of positive, practical things.
Are you finding it more difficult now because something has increased stress in your life?
Are you expecting too much from yourself?
Remember,we have to be content with baby steps to wellness.
Be kind and loving to yourself, no picking on yourself.
I truly hope things turn around soon for you,it's difficult to be patient when we want relief so badly.

yeah, i always expect too much from myself. i expect myself to be 'normal' and able to handle my daily life. the things that should stress me out don't. it's the day to day activities and parts of life that are too much for me. death in the family, no problem. getting up to go to work...it's like moving a mountain to show up and act like a functional adult.

Sometimes it is best not to believe what we hear from a "helping professional". My first act in this situation would be to find another doctor. Since you cannot, I recommend that you NOT believe what this one said. Instead, come here to the site where your friends are, talk to us, and see if you do not hear better things!!!

Smoking, eating, and cutting are serious things. I don't understand what you will accomplish with them, but I hear you! If you would like to exchange messages, or even chat when I am on line, feel free. I am only one of the great number of caring people who are here to heal and help. Thanks for trusting us enough to share. I hope you will not ever feel it was a mistake to come here. Peace for your heart!!!

thanks. i'm trying hard not to believe what he said. i'm also trying to find better self soothing things to do rather than smoking, cutting, and binge eating...