Helen, you wanted to know what they usually ask during an assessment--I have a few of those under my belt, and though your experience may vary, here is what I remember:
They want to know where you are with symptoms and such, so some sample questions:
-What ED symptoms do you currently struggle most with?
-How often do you engage in these behaviors?
-Do you tend to cycle between symptoms? If so, what does the cycle look like?
-What are your triggers, if you know them?
And so on...
Physical assessment is kind of like you would have at your yearly doctor's visit. They'll do blood pressure, temp, and so on. They want to make sure you're stable and that any medical complications you have are well-controlled and/or treated.
I don't want to sound like I'm brushing off your concerns, but it really isn't as scary as it seems, and it will help you get the level of care you need.
Good luck and best wishes.
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