Eating Disorders Support Group

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Leaving soon and update....

kmw
kmw
hi everyone
just to let you know im leaving for portugal this sunday(6th)
im absoloutley terrifieid
i ve not been great with things at all recently
ive been selfharming
been feeling down and stuff
i went to an OA meeting for the first time the other day to see what it was like, i was so nervous!! There was all kinds of people with different eds
anyway didnt go to counselling last night cause i was feeling "too low" although she then called me saying i should come if i was feeling that bad, but i didnt
feel like its time to be brave and go it alone
im so scared.....
deleted_user
deleted_user
hugs x always here if you need to talk x
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am sorry you are struggling so much,
It sounds like your counseler was right..when you feel the worst is the best time to go..even tho that is far more easier said than done.
good luck with portugal i really hope it goes ok for you
deleted_user
deleted_user
Hi KMW, I've read some of your posts and it sounds like you struggle with taking care of yourself and doing your job at the same time. It doesn't have to be an either/or. You can dance AND be kind to yourself. Just make sure you stay on DS while you're away. Even if you just read. It'll help to remind you that we are all struggling and we are here if you need to talk. Please be careful. You seem like a beautiful person inside and out. And you must be strong if you are such a successful dancer. Focus on the positive. :-)
deleted_user
deleted_user
I'm really worried about you leaving the country and your support system in this state of mind. Please be kind to yourself and your body while you are gone and if it gets too much come back home or seek help there.
RavensaraH
RavensaraH
Living in Spain and being very close to Portugal i can tell you they really don't have much support over here for people with ED's, your choices are limited and mostly private sector so be prepared that you may have to pay for help if you need it. Also make sure you have your healthcard (E111) thing from the UK because there is no national health service and they will not treat you without insurance or proof of your nationality so they can bill the correct country. I'm worried about you going away, i think given your recent journal entries and posts you are taking a huge gamble with your health. I hope you are okay and that you cope over there. I'll be thinking of you xx
kmw
kmw
just to let you know ive just been to doctors:
heres what happened

they said that in order for me to be referred to an actual eating disorder specialist i would first have to be assessed by the local mental health team who would then see what treatment is best for me , but they said cause im leaving soon they wouldnt be able to see me before then so theres no point in making app to see them as it would probably be in like a months time when i wouldnt be in the country!
they presribed me anti depressants (which im really worried about taking!!!:S) which they said would help me with my low mood but not my bulimia,so im thinking maybe i should take them to possibly help with the selfharm!?
anyway they said to try and see a doctor as soon as possible when im out there to carry on the prescription and they said that when im back to go see them for help with the eating and stuff.


also thankyou for the replies and support :)
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