I seen my dr yesterday and i have been diagnosed with bulima :( im really not sure how i feel or what i should do about it she has written a letter to my case manager saying something needs to be done straight away and i have another appt with my dr next week to get a referal to a psychologist i am kinda scarred at what might happen :(
It is scary to accept a diagnosis like this, but in reality nothing has changed - you are still you, with your own unique problems with food. Having a label just means that other people can understand your problems and that you can get the help you need in learning to change your behaviour. So it's actually a very positive thing!
Good luck in getting help. It will be scary and hard, but it is worth it.
Take care.
There are, it has been said, two types of people in the world. There are those who, when presented with a glass that is exactly half full, say: 'This glass is half full'. And then there are those who say: 'This glass is half empty'.
The world belongs, however, to those who can look at the glass and say: 'What's up with this glass? Excuse me? Excuse me? This is my glass? I don't think so. My glass was full! And it was a bigger glass!
Getting a diagnosis like that is tough :(. My ED isn't diagnosed, but I freaked out when I was diagnosed with major depression and whatnot. I knew something was wrong with me, but to hear it from somebody else was scary. Although it's really hard, I hope this can help you!
I hope you're doing alright :) Send a message if you need to talk
*hugs and love*
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We are male and female. We are artists, athletes, and students. We have depression, PTSD, eating disorders, bipolar disorder, or maybe no diagnosis at all. Some of us were abused, some not. We come from all walks of life and can be any age. We are every race or religion that you can think of. Our common link is this: We are in pain. We self-injure. And we are not freaks.
Don't be scared hun. The doctors are there to help you, not make you feel worse about yourself.
I remember when came to a realisation that what I have is bulimia; I stayed in a state of shock for ages. (I wasn't officially "diagnosed" until about 1 1/2 years after that, so I didn't quite have that same experience). But getting a diagnosis always feels weird. You'll adjust to it, I promise. Meanwhile, let them help you, try not to resist it.
what will they do if they blood tests results dont come back normal like if i have low iron and stuff do u know? when i went to see the dr on fri she took my blood pressure and said the reason why i am dizzy is because when i stand up my blood pressure drops :(
They'll try to do what they can to get your bloods back to normal. They might recommend supplements or something, or recommend that you try and eat more of X or Y food to help the levels.
They're not going to try and force you into anything if you're not ready for it, don't worry. If you are ready for help with it though, do accept it.
Hey hun. sorry to hear that. At least now you have a diagnosis you can get the help you deserve. I think I am bulimic too, im too scared to go to my doctor. x x x x
i was scarred as well but the symptoms became 2 bad :( i am feeling really sick and dizzy 2day but dont have a drs appt til next thurs i hope i can make it i have to work 15hrs 2morrow and im scarred im going to faint but thats the risk that i have to take i guess i have been refered to the eating disorders unit at the royal melbourne hospital now just waiting for an appt
im sick and sick of feeling this way im vomiting at work which isnt a good thing to do but i dont know how 2 get out of this mess :( i only just make it through everyday i go 2 work and then i have 2 come home and go 2 bed because i am tired
Thinking of you and good luck.i do hope the bloods come back alright and the appointment goes ok.im sorry things have been so hard.Please be honest with the doctor about how much you are struggling right now.xx xx
i do not always manage to be around but i wish you all the very best - love and luck to you all!
