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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silverlight 12/07/2016

so things are bad.i have been restriciting heavily,and i'm noticing the effects of it on my health..

so,i worked up the courage to contact my old community support team.i just spoke with their nurse,and she told me things have changed a bit since i was with them a couple of years ago. they have a new pyschiatrist,and a new mental health worker,and now they only do case management,so you're assigned one person and you work with them.

i didn't have to be re - reffered,and i got an appointment for the 14th to meet with them all....i know,i know how lucky i am to be able to have this support when so many of you do not have access to it,so i am sorry....but i am so scared.

i don't know what i'm looking for in this post,i'm sorry for that as well...it's just i just got off the phone with her and i am so so anxious..

forestfreek 12/07/2016

Hey Silverlight.......it's good to see you:)
I'm very happy that you took this step for yourself.
I know how scared you are. It's ok.
I'm glad you posted. Sometimes just putting things out there or writing them down takes some of the anxiety away. Post here as often as you need even if you aren't looking for anything at all except for someone to listen and reassure.
HUGS
Jen

sonnycamehome 12/07/2016

You took a very big step today in reaching out and getting help....good for you! It's totally normal to be anxious and nervous, but I think once you go to the appointment you will feel much better. It's so good to see you post and let us know how you are doing...please keep us updated on how you are doing and on how your appointment goes.

RosieK 12/07/2016

Yay for reaching out- that is a HUGE step in itself, so it is perfectly natural to feel all of the anxiety that comes with it- we are with you every step of the way. Keep going at it:)

silverlight 12/08/2016

Thank You all so much for your kindness and support...this is hard to write but i decided for now case management is not for me....i'm going to cancel my appointment.
i'm so sorry guys...oh.....so sorry.

sonnycamehome 12/08/2016

Silverlight, you never need to apologize to us. You make the decisions that are right for you, and we support you in those decisions.

Please know that it doesn't matter if you cancel your appointment, you are still welcome here, and I hope you continue to post whenever you feel like it,

We are here for you, and you are a valuable member of this group.

silverlight 12/09/2016

Thank You for your non-judgmental acceptance and support,sonny.

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