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Expert: Jeanne Rust, PhD - 10/18/2009
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Hello, Im 34 years old and I have schizzoaffective disorder. I gave up smoking over a week ago, and have been so afraid of using food as a substitute, that I have stopped eating also. I have lost 11 lbs in just over the week, and love the feeling that I can control at least a couple of things in my life. I had problems with food and diets when I was younger and am wondering if im at risk of developing an eating disorder because of my current mental health problems. Although I feel sick and dizzy with lack of food, I dont seem to care about the possible damage that could result, should I tell my psychiatrist when I next see him? thank you in advance, and thanks for your time.
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Dear Gail,
I want to thank you so much for writing and I want to congratulate you for reaching out! It's hard to do!
By all means talk to your psychiatrist about this. What happens when you don't eat is that you get even more numb -- and it can be quite dangerous for you with all of your other issues.
Talk to your psychiatrist about other things you can learn to control in your life other than food -- there are many! You are quite correct in that a lot of damage could result! You're very aware and that makes me feel so much hope for you.
Let me know how you do!
Warmly,
Jeannie Rust, PhD
CEO/Founder
Mirasol Recovery Programs
www.mirasol.net
www.edrecovery.com
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