Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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marthafdz 06/21/2011

So i'm sorry I haven't been here lately, exams really consumed my time...but finally i'm in vacations, so I'll be here more time =)

So, I'm scared, today I'm going to go to my first appointment with a psychologist, and I don't know how I'm feeling about it... mostly because I'm not going 'cause of my ED since my family doesn't know about it. I'm going because my aunt said I needed to get off some stress from college because this semester gave me a hard time, so that's the reason, but I don't know if I should tell her about my ED or well I just don't know what am I going to tell her. One part of me really wants to go to her and tell her everything about everything, I just want to take this huge weigh off my shoulders, but at the same time, i'm scared, i don't want to tell her anything.

deleted_user 06/21/2011

I hope you did tell her about ed and got some good feedback. Keeping Ed a secret only makes him stronger.

deleted_user 06/22/2011

I can understand your concern, but don't be afraid. It was one of the best things I could do for myself. Don't put so much pressure as to whether you will tell them about your ED. Just go talk things out. However, I do agree with Karrin, it takes more effort to hide ED then to expose him.

I wish you the best.

LynnLP 06/22/2011

Good to hear from you again! It sounds like it was a rough semester.

And, I also hope you were able to talk about the eating disorder and that you liked the psychologist.

Let us know how it went.

marthafdz 06/23/2011

Thanks everyone!
My first appointment did well, my psychologist is really nice! And I guess with a bit of time I will be able to trust her. I decided I do am going to tell her about my ED but I need to trust her a bit more and be real comfortable with her, but i'm going to tell her.
Today I have another appointment, so I'll see how it goes!
=)

goskategirl 06/23/2011

Glad it went well. The greatest part about having someone to confide in is that you can tell them anything (almost anything) and they dont judge you, and they dont tell anyone else. Its just between you 2.

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