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hi im a 33 yr.old women.i have been struggling with this eating disorder for a very long time I need help my weight now is 82 pounds im desperate to gain weight can you help please. I try to eat,but i cant seem to eat too much without getting nauseas.i had a nutritionist but it didnt work i guess i need something to get me so hungry or something that can help me pack on calories.can you give me advice on what to do ive had this eating disorder for alot of years and i dont want to be skinny im so deperate .thank you for your time.
Hi Joye-
You need to get help ASAP. I would suggest going to your general doctor and explaining to him the situation. If you do not have a general care doctor, then you need to go to the emergency room. They can make sure that your electrolytes are balanced. You might need to be admitted to the hospital for stabilization. The bottom line is that you need medical attention. Please make sure that you do everything you can to ensure your safety.
I hope you get to the doctors today. Good Luck,
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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