Psychiatrist
So, I made an appointment with a Psychiatrist. The past week has been stressful with the holidays and I felt I needed help with:
1. Depression
2. Family Issues
3. Eating Disorder
I'm finding that it's a chain reaction. I have a dysfunctional family, as many of us do. But for some reason, when things erupt between my mom and me I seem to go into a depression (stemming from guilt) which leads to bingeing. I'm finding that once I get into that depressed mode, I'm almost self destructive. I'll overeat to the point of feeling sick and then do it again the next day. Not healthy behavior by any means.
I'm 4 1/2 months post-op and I'm just realizing alot of my behaviors now, so I wanted to talk to someone and get help before it's too late.
Thanks for listening. Guess I just needed to get that out in the open. Anyone else going through this?
Rachelle
Rachelle, A psychiatrist can prescribe an antidepressant which might be an excellent idea at this point, but due to the current insurance structure, they don't do therapy, so ask the psychiatrist to refer you to a clinical counselor or clinical social worker who is trained in eating disorders and family systems. This is what I do for a living (last 25 years) and I would tell you it's important to find someone you feel comfortable talking to. The Gay and Lesbian Medical Association (www.glma.org) as a provider search on their website. Most of the providers are docs, but you might check to see if any of the NJ providers are counselors. Good luck and feel free to ask me whatever. Connie
Hey Connie. The psychiatrist that I found through my insurance deals with eating disorders, that's what drew me to her. I'm hoping to find a good fit with the two of us. The last person I went to a few years ago, a psychologist, was too interested in my sex life. Go figure.
Thanks so much for your friendship Connie.
Rachelle
Good for you for realizing ya might need someone to help ya! I come from a MOST disfunctional background...mental illness from mother's side, physical abuse & alcoholism from father's side, molestation from family & nonfamily members, & so on. I have sought counselling a couple times in my life and it has helped. Good luck to you and know that we are here for you. ~April
My goodness, April. You have been through alot. I don't have abuse in my background, thank goodness, but there is plenty of other stuff. I'm only starting to become aware of my mothers depression all these years. Funny how you notice these things just all of a sudden one day. Like a huge realization.
I'm happy to be finally getting the help I need. It really has been a long time coming.
Rachelle
Rachelle, I understand the "thats what I do" comment. Me too! I was trained well by my father to hold it together, keep up appearances, & so on. I agree that that is also part of my troubles sometimes. What once used to protect me has come to hinder me. I often wonder if my history lead me to work in the mental health field. Like I said earlier, counseling helped. Another thing was just talking to my loved ones about my issues. One thing that didn't work for me was booze!! LOL I can laugh about it now, but it wasn't funny being a drunk. The best thing I ever did was remove myself from all the chaos. I moved from WV to NY where I've lived for nearly 18 yrs. When I go home to visit, I go to see my best friend and my god daughters. I am lucky to have a new family of long term close friends.
Anytime you need to chat, just say the word. ~April
You know what? For every person like you *****alizes they need help, there are DOZENS of people out there in denial. GOOD FOR YOU! You deserve a pat on the back for recognizing your behaviors are related to your past. Hang in there, and if you need some support, email in. Guilt and shame are crippling emotions. Remember, you deserve to be healthy, right? RIGHT!
~Shirley
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