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Droplet · 20-12-2008, 06:50 PM

Hi Leigh. :)

Welcome back.

I am still with child and adolescent services so I can't write from personal experience. I did see a doctor from adult services and she was really nice and very gentle with me. I bet it's a bit pot luck really. I hope you get someone nice.

I think they are likely to weigh you and work out your BMI. If you need to gain weight medically they may try that straight away (if you are in a dangerous position) or gradually but they should offer you emotional support as well. I have had people come out and eat my meals with me. They will not give you big amounts of food just yet because of a thing called 'refeeding syndrome' which can be dangerous. They should keep an eye on you for that.

They might refer you to a dietician or give you a meal plan themselves. If you are quite unwell they probably will not give you any type of therapy because your brain needs a good amount of nutrition to cope with that. You may be getting therapy already though, I don't know.

Remember you can always ask them any questions about your care and they will expect you to be anxious and worried and nervous, I'm sure.

I think you should trust the people around you. An ED really does cloud your judgement. That's what I hate about so much them. I see good friends get dragged under and start to hate themselves with a passion. From personal experience, the more I lost weight the fatter I (thought) I got.

I'm sorry that you struggling but I really hope they will help you, Leigh.

Lots of love to you. Miranda. x

20-12-2008, 06:50 PM	#3
Droplet Join Date: Nov 2008	Hi Leigh. :) Welcome back. I am still with child and adolescent services so I can't write from personal experience. I did see a doctor from adult services and she was really nice and very gentle with me. I bet it's a bit pot luck really. I hope you get someone nice. I think they are likely to weigh you and work out your BMI. If you need to gain weight medically they may try that straight away (if you are in a dangerous position) or gradually but they should offer you emotional support as well. I have had people come out and eat my meals with me. They will not give you big amounts of food just yet because of a thing called 'refeeding syndrome' which can be dangerous. They should keep an eye on you for that. They might refer you to a dietician or give you a meal plan themselves. If you are quite unwell they probably will not give you any type of therapy because your brain needs a good amount of nutrition to cope with that. You may be getting therapy already though, I don't know. Remember you can always ask them any questions about your care and they will expect you to be anxious and worried and nervous, I'm sure. I think you should trust the people around you. An ED really does cloud your judgement. That's what I hate about so much them. I see good friends get dragged under and start to hate themselves with a passion. From personal experience, the more I lost weight the fatter I (thought) I got. I'm sorry that you struggling but I really hope they will help you, Leigh. Lots of love to you. Miranda. x
Droplet Join Date: Nov 2008	The Mole was bewitched, entranced, fascinated. By the side of the river he trotted as one trots, when very small, by the side of a man who holds one spell-bound by exciting stories; and when tired at last, he sat on the bank, while the river still chattered on to him, a babbling procession of the best stories in the world, sent from the heart of the earth to be told at last to the insatiable sea. Wind in the Willows.