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im thinking about going to my doctor about my eating disorder although i dont think that he will take me seriously because i have gained a lot of weight, i have been trying to recover for around 7months now and i just cant do it on my own, i cant cope with my thoughts and feelings when i eat. I was bulimic for five years then stuff happened then i started restricting my bmi was nearly at 16 so my boyfriend made me recover and eating i went threw a compulsive eating stage for about 2months where i binged but no purging now i have gained a lot of my weight back. My question is will my doctor take me seriously or will he tell me im too fat for treatment?
I understand your concerns and you're right, some doctors aren't very educated about e.d.'s
If you don't have confidence in your doctor, try starting with a counselor. It can be a support group for eating disorders or a psychologist that you ask your doctor to recommend.
Remind your doctor that eating disorders aren't just 'anorexia' and bulimics are usually of normal weight or overweight.
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I must commend you for being strong, recognizing a problem and fighting to save your own life. Good job!
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Reverend Abbott
Expertise
I have lived it and survived it. I know every excuse, reason, thought, feeling and rationalization - and I'm going to be very honest in my advice.
Experience
I've lost (& gained)HUNDREDS of lbs over a lifetime, more than 30 years of "professional dieting". Presently a counselor for sufferers of eating disorders, a nutritional advisor and spiritual counselor (Reverend,doctor); I've been on every diet there is and used the most bizarre weight loss products you can imagine. I am FORMERLY obese, anorexic (several times), bulimic MOST of the time - and maintaining size 4, with no gimmicks, devices, programs, pills or supplements.
I currently investigate the diet industry on behalf of consumers who do not need to be ripped off while struggling to be healthy. I WILL expose them all and I WON'T be intimidated, bullied or bought. My advice is for cost-free options. I have nothing whatsoever to gain from my recommendation(s). I make no money from my website and I sell, promote, endorse NO diet/health products, programs or devices. You'll also never see me on the receiving end of a hidden camera report...but you can be assured, I won't quit until I've exposed those who are out to take advantage of you.
It's a matter of choices. We need to stop complicating things.
Degrees & Certifications:
I'm an ordained minister (Reverend, doctor) spiritual/living/behavior counselor.
I have a medical education and management background (with college). Through early 90's (until retirement) Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".
Organizations
While active (through the 1980's), included in Who's Who Of American Women; Who's Who On the East Coast; Who's Who Among Emerging American Leaders; Who's Who Of Intellectuals - all for "outstanding performance in (my) field".
Education/Credentials
Ordained Minister; phlebotomist; medical information researcher for court cases
Awards and Honors
Doctorate of Divinity
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