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Hi people i went to c a therapist last month and after disclosing very personal details with her for the first time in my life, i was told yes i have an Ed (bulimia)and yes i need help and yes they can give me the help i need but because of lack of resourses i'm to be put on a waiting list for about 18month,sorry...Heres a self help book to be getting on with till then!!!!Even my own doctor was appalled she is getting me some help with my anxiety for now.It took evry inch of courage i had inside me to own up and ask for help with my problems and for what??I feel totally and utterly let down. I left that womens room and sobbed like a baby 4 2 solid days. I just feel like i'm right back to square 1 and was wanting to know if anyone else has had a similiar experience.I thought there was something called care in the community??!!I have'nt got a clue what i'm to do now or where i go from here.I just car'nt believe it ,whats really worrying is i'm having problems with my kidneys now will they last 4 18 bloody month??I was told i could go private to be seen earlier?? eh! I pay my taxes like evry1 else that includes the bloody national health service WHY should i pay to go private?I dont have the money for that.Why have they not saw how common a problem this is and done more to get more therapists into the service?? sorry but i'm really annoyed and let down and need to get the steam out xx
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first, please don't feel as though your efforts have come to waste because they really haven't. 18 months is a ridiculously long time to wait when you're dealing with an extremely serious mental/physical condition, but at least you're on the waiting list now so there is definite hope on the horizon. the nhs is abysmal, they're too busy giving silly people unecessary breast implants rather than focusing on areas where medical attention actually counts! at least you have a good dr who's on your side for support.
the books can really help you just come to terms with the fact that you have bulimia so you can wrap your head around all of that and start to really think about everything so that when you start therapy you're ready and your thoughts are more accessible. i find reading books quite relaxing because they're not so invasive as when you talk to other people, and they've helped me a lot in accepting and understanding my ED.
plus everyone here is here for you at any time, so if you do want to vent again then feel free to talk to all of us!!
EmmaammE
EmmaammE
yes i have had similar experiences with counselling they make you wait for ages by which time you are a million times worse than when you 1st went!!! luckly i have a really lovely doctor who sees me as often as i want and at least evry 10 days. Maybe you could ask to see your dr on a regular basis even if its just a short appointment at least you will have some support till the counselling comes round
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deleted_user
thank you,i am at a loss as to what to do now and my doc is seeing me evry wk she's putting me onto some1 that will help with my low self esteem n anxiety she said i'l not have to wait longer than 2 wk's 4 that appointment she'l make sure of it although she admits she's not clued up on ed's she is actually very supportive.I just feel all out of control at the minute and could really do with talking to someone,hoping this appoint comes through quick xx
deleted_user
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18 months is a shame. But you are not alone. We all have our horror stories with insurance and that crap. It's like nobody cares. Just know that we care about you and will help you through the time. I'm glad that at least your doctor seems to care and will see you every week. Hang in there.
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