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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countrysinger4life 09/26/2012

I need help. My eating disorder has gotten way out of hand. I don't know what to do. I can't go into treatment again (I don't have any $ for that and I can't leave my job.) I don't even have the money to see an eating disorder therapist or dietitian . I need to talk to someone. I don't understand why insurance company's won't pay for you to see a dietitian unless you have diabetes. I'm so scared right now. I can't do this by myself.

deleted_user 09/26/2012

im here if you need someone to talk to, message me. i am so sorry you are going through all this right now. :( you shouldn't have to go through this on your own!

deleted_user 09/26/2012

Hey, youre not in this alone! And these insurance companies are ridiculous! Next time you feel a collapse coming on, text me and we can talk it through. (: were all in this together.

deleted_user 09/26/2012

*message me and we...

countrysinger4life 09/26/2012

Is there any such thing as a free eating disorder therapist, nutritionist or dietitian??

deleted_user 09/27/2012

Hi, I know how scary it feels when the eating disorder gets out of control. Been thrre sooo many times. Im here if you want to message me and talk more

ann54 09/28/2012

i have been i n simialr situations with no money. i did find a clinic run by grad. students, in order to make thier lives into therapists. i see one for 10$ and i could probally get less. this is through the state university of albany ny. maybe try out your local large universities. good luck

countrysinger4life 09/28/2012

Thank you. I will look into that.

deleted_user 09/29/2012

I am in a similiar situation and I really feel for you, it's very hard and so frightening. I have been seeing a general therapist as well as an eating disorder therapist on a weekly basis. It was recommended to me that I go for residential treatment as I have had anorexia for over 30 years and never got treatment for it so it's very deep-rooted in me; but as my dh is out of work, I can't leave my job to get treatment right now and so have been making do with the out-patient appts. Our daughter also has anorexia and has been in treatment for a year, she was due to go into more intensive treatment as she is getting worse, but- our health insurance ends tomorrow. We have now lost our doctors and therapists and my daughter's therapy and treatment team. I ahve never felt so alone in my life and it is terrifying- I feel worse about her losing the treatment as I really fear for her safety.
This isn't offering you any advice or suggestions- sorry! :( I don't have any - yet. I just wanted to say that I really feel for you. If I can think of anything I will post it, but just know that people here are thinking about you and sending you hugs and good luck thoughts.
message me anytime you feel like talking.

countrysinger4life 09/29/2012

Thank you

Warrior1997 09/30/2012

You're not in this alone. We are all here for you

deleted_user 09/30/2012

i'm sorry to hear that :/ you can get through this though, I know you will find help. if you need anyone to talk to I am always here.

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