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Expert: Jeanne Rust, PhD - 10/21/2009
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Im a relatively messed upp person. I've suffered from depression since I was little and have been cutting since thee age of ten. And to top things off I'm bullimic. I've been doing thee whole binge purge thing since I was 12, I'm 16 noww. And although I've got depression under control my eating disorder is out of my hands. Its almost as if I need to puke to function, to have a good day. I'm not necessarily wanting to quit...but I'm scared of thee consequences...is there anyway I can prevent thee health problems that come with this?
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Dear Lindsey,
Eating disorders are coping mechanisms that people learn to use when they're under a lot of stress. They are usually great when people first start using them but then the consequences start coming!
The only way you can prevent the medical consequences is by getting help, Lindsey, and finding another way of coping with life other than purging.
Please find a therapist who specializes in treating eating disorders -- do it now while you're still young. You can have such a wonderful life before you without an eating disorder.
Warmly,
Jeannie Rust, PhD
CEO/Founder
Mirasol
www.mirasol.net
www.edrecovery.com
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