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hey im 15 ive had bulimia for about 9 mts. as strange as it sounds its not the bulimia that is runing my life ..at least not yet...as it is all the anger and rage ih ave toward myself.Its terrible if my stomach is not growling i am going to throw a fit. It has seriously effected my relationships with everyone i know , especially with myself. Please im scared if i dont stop this fire in my bones along with the bulimia which has already started something scary im going to die. I say i want to and sometimes id rather die skinny then live fat.
Hi Destiny-
I am sorry that you are going through so much right now. It is important for you to know that you are not alone and that anger is actually the root of a lot of eating disorders and other self destructive behaviors.
I know this is going to be difficult but you need to get some help. I am not sure if you have an adult in your life that you can trust but you need to reach out to them and tell them what is going on with you. Maybe your mom or dad or a counselor or a friend's parent, anyone, but you need to try and do this.
It is important that you get yourself started on the path to recovery. It may seem unlikely but with help, you can get a better handle on your anger and even understand why you have it and what to do about it. I know you can do it.
So, please follow up with someone. I wish you the best.
Take Care,
Dr. Joanna 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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