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hi, i had a question about my period. i used to weight about 110 lbs and dropped down to 85 in about 8 months. now ive been gaining for about 4 months and am 100 lbs ! but the problem is i still dont have my period. i am at a healthy weight because im only 5'1 and have a small frame but i eat a lot of fat and about 2500 calories a day and still no period. could my body need more weight to get my period ? ive heard that sometimes after anorexia your body makes you weigh more just to jump start your period. im just getting worried that it will never come back. thnaks !
Hi Alexis-
It might take awhile. Your body has been in starvation mode for quite some time. Everything needs time to re-calibrate. Don't worry, it will come back. If you have not been to the gynecologist in a while I would recommend doing so. Congrats on your ongoing recovery.
Dr. Lhulier
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Joanna Lhulier, Psy.D.
Expertise
I can answer several different types of questions about eating disorders, and how to deal with them. I can help figure out how to determine whether an individual needs professional help; how to choose what type of treatment may be most effective (i.e. therapist, nutritionist, psychiatrist or combination). I can give information about what a person can do to avoid relapse which would include an explanation regarding how to identify and avoid triggers and give ideas about where to get help in person and online. I can also give advice to concerned family members or friends. Perhaps most importantly, I can help increase self-understanding and acceptance.
Experience
I have been in private practice for seven years. My specialty is working with individuals struggling with eating disorders and/or body image issues. I work with individuals, couples, and families.
Organizations
The American Psychological Association
Eating Disorders Hope
Division 39 of APA (Psychoanalytic Psychology)
Publications
I have published a paper about training in the Psychoanalytic Psychology journal which is sponsored by the American Psychological Association. My writing and presentation interests include exploring topics such as loneliness, the learning process, and the benefits of mindfulness meditation.
Education/Credentials
I have earned a doctorate in Professional Psychology from the George Washington University (2001). I obtained my Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University (1997).
Awards and Honors
I serve as a member of the Clinical Supervisory Faculty for The George Washington University's Professional Psychology Doctoral Program. I am also an adjunct professor in Argosy University's Professional Psychology Doctoral Program.
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