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Forum: Eating Issues Support 17-01-2011, 02:10 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 3,389
Posted By realflifefaerie
I love this thread, I adore cooking so this is...

I love this thread, I adore cooking so this is great =]

Vegetable soup:

2 courgettes
2 carrots
1 medium sweet potato
1 red pepper
1 red onion
2 tins chopped tomatoes/pasatta
Forum: Eating Issues Support 06-01-2011, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By realflifefaerie
I find myself doing exactly the same. I don't...

I find myself doing exactly the same. I don't have any advice right now but I shall get back to you.
Forum: Eating Issues Support 18-12-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 551
Posted By realflifefaerie
thank you! Out of interest has it come from...

thank you!

Out of interest has it come from somewhere specific?
Forum: Eating Issues Support 18-12-2010, 07:39 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,025
Posted By realflifefaerie
Well done for making a decision that's so...

Well done for making a decision that's so positive.

Can we help distract you at all so you don't check your weight?

Feel free to PM
Forum: Eating Issues Support 17-12-2010, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By realflifefaerie
I agree it sounds like your mum is worried and...

I agree it sounds like your mum is worried and trying to help, often its worse if they aren't sure what's going on.

Is it possible for you to see the religious counsellor again if he helped? I know...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 15-12-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 671
Posted By realflifefaerie
Why is it that you don't want her to know? As has...

Why is it that you don't want her to know? As has been said it may be useful to have her support as it's not easy to face.

It sounds like she cares as she has researched it and is obviously worried,...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 15-12-2010, 09:37 PM
Replies: 36
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Views: 1,689
Posted By realflifefaerie
I've only just read this and the way the nurse...

I've only just read this and the way the nurse spoke to you is awful, I hope you made a complaint, if not for yourself then to stop her speaking to anyone else that way.

It sounds like you have a...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 14-12-2010, 12:55 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By realflifefaerie
Yeah it's uni I'm heading back from, I return...

Yeah it's uni I'm heading back from, I return home every weekend though I'm never really there as I work and volunteer so it's a bit strange.
My family and friends are more anxious that I seem to be...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 12-12-2010, 10:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 672
Posted By realflifefaerie
Worried about returning home

I guess I'm not the only one concerned about this so sorry for asking for support.

My weight's dropping, fairly rapidly, and I'm now at the lowest weight I've been since I've been receiving help...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 16-11-2010, 09:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By realflifefaerie
It is a problem with university counsellors, they...

It is a problem with university counsellors, they aren't specifically trained to help in eating disorders. Could you work on reducing some of the stress of uni that will, most likely, be contributing...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 16-11-2010, 11:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,051
Posted By realflifefaerie
I have no specific advice at the moment however...

I have no specific advice at the moment however just wanted to let you know I have read it.

I shall return later and reply. In the meantime do you know what works for you? Could you bring this up...
Forum: First Aid Advice 11-11-2010, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,155
Posted By realflifefaerie
Fainting and trembling (also Eating Disorder)

Hi,

I was put on 10mg citalopram last week to up to 20mg after a week (tomorrow) however fainted twice yesterday and today am still really dizzy with trembling and tingling, particularly in my hands...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 31-10-2010, 06:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By realflifefaerie
I have contacted student welfare by email and am...

I have contacted student welfare by email and am now waiting for a response. Though I'm unsure what they can done.

Thank you all for your help.

I'm reluctant to see my tutor cause last time I went,...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 26-10-2010, 10:24 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 864
Posted By realflifefaerie
Sending hugs. I agree with the try to do...

Sending hugs. I agree with the try to do something fun!
x
Forum: Eating Issues Support 26-10-2010, 09:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 710
Posted By realflifefaerie
I can understand the going shopping and coming...

I can understand the going shopping and coming back with nothing. Could you get someone to go with you or be on the phone to someone whilst you do it?

As for the meal plan i agree with above, take...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 26-10-2010, 09:03 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,445
Posted By realflifefaerie
Maybe try a 'brain storm' with things which are...

Maybe try a 'brain storm' with things which are causing you to stress and use that as a starting point?

You aren't losing anything by going along and seeing what they can do to help. It sounds like...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 26-10-2010, 05:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By realflifefaerie
Unfocused- thank you, you haven't put me off. I'm...

Unfocused- thank you, you haven't put me off. I'm struggling to focus in lectures, am considering seeing if I can get a dictaphone type thing.

Rainbow Angel- I shall go and have a look later, have...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 25-10-2010, 10:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By realflifefaerie
I'm really reluctant to talk to my personal...

I'm really reluctant to talk to my personal tutor, I've brought up the issue before, when I was first diagnosed, and his comment was well you don't look like you have an eating disorder. I've gained...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 25-10-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 931
Posted By realflifefaerie
Experiences of asking uni for support?

I'm a 3rd year student and am really not coping this year. I'm spiralling again, and losing weight fairly rapidly. At my last appointment with my therapist he told me hospitalization is looking...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 25-10-2010, 01:38 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,036
Posted By realflifefaerie
It's really positive you've emailed the...

It's really positive you've emailed the counsellors. Sometimes taking the initial steps is easier via text/email/letter/phone and if that's what works for you then go with it. Could you ask them to...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 20-10-2010, 05:47 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,036
Posted By realflifefaerie
Sometimes you find GP's have 'special interests'...

Sometimes you find GP's have 'special interests' often at practices associated with uni there is at least one within mental health. Would you find these easier to talk to? If you were given info on...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 19-10-2010, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 863
Posted By realflifefaerie
They seem like a good starting point! In fact the...

They seem like a good starting point! In fact the layout of them seems very similar one my therapist gave me.

You may find they help you build up to seeing your GP etc?
Forum: Eating Issues Support 11-10-2010, 01:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,696
Posted By realflifefaerie
Did you manage to call the doctors this morning?...

Did you manage to call the doctors this morning? Some surgery's offer the choice of booking appointments online which may be less scary?

I agree with the others it's really inspiring to see how hard...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 10-10-2010, 10:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,255
Posted By realflifefaerie
I can understand you not wanting to tell people...

I can understand you not wanting to tell people on campus however what you say will be confidential.

Often in doctors practices related to unis there is someone with an 'interest' in mental health,...
Forum: Eating Issues Support 06-10-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,227
Posted By realflifefaerie
I understand the feeling of having reduced...

I understand the feeling of having reduced physical signs and therefore everyone thinking you're doing well when the thoughts remain. Could you let friends/family know that this is the...
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