I have the same problem but with other diagnoses. Ever since being diagnosed with schizophrenia my psych has ignored my other diagnoses. Especially my eating disorder (used to be anorexia but i gained weight because of antipsychotics and no longer fit the diagnosis) as it is now, my schizophrenia symptoms are not as overwhelming as they used to be. I hear voices all the time but i can somewhat control them and ignore them, my paranoia is limited, i am not self harming or in a psychosis and so on. I am doing well.
But my eating disorder is making me miserable. I asked countless of time for help for it only to be told to eat healthy and exercise. For someone who has suffered always with this, how are you supposed to do that on your own? If it was that easy, it wouldnt be an illness.
However i am planning on asking again. I really do need the help and i have decided to get my mum and boyfriend to help me stress how important this is. Do you have anyone you can bring? Smetimes it helps having people on your side.
I really do think its important that you keep telling her that you need more support. I think sometimes its just easier and cheaper for the system if they ignore your needs. They are stretched to the limit (at least here) and simply has to choose that people who are for example, not dying from their ED dont get help so someone who is dying, can get the help she needs. That is a huge issue and it does not mean that you and i need help any less. So keep telling her, again and again, even if she doesnt seem to listen. Dont just accept things as they are. You are doing so well and you deserve help to overcome the last of your problems.
I really do know where you are coming from and i know how frustrating it is.
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