Posted by Racer on February 1, 2006, at 14:25:52
In reply to Re: Anxiety Bingeing » Sabrina_0805, posted by Poet on January 28, 2006, at 16:51:45
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> I really think it's time to see Dr. Clueless for some Xanax.Have you considered asking for Topomax? I've known a few people who found that it really was effective for reducing the urge to binge, as well as the urge to purge. I've also heard that taking bicarb with it will reduce the side effects a lot.
>My T doesn't have experience with eating disorders and I'm afraid if I go into this too much with her she'll tell me that I might need to see another therapist. That's what happened last time I lost it this badly.
Can you tell her that? You know, "I know that you don't have experience with eating disorders, but I really don't feel comfortable with changing therapists. Can we try to get into the bulimia, even though it's not within your current area of competence?" Something like that? "I'm having a lot of trouble with my eating disorder now, and I know you're not very comfortable with that subject, but after three years I'm barely comfortable with you -- there ain't no way I'm gonna see someone new at this point."
>In other words, damn it Poet, get a grip! Or hope that Dr. Clueless isn't so clueless this time.At the risk of bringing down the wrath of Poet on my head, I think that attitude is part of your problem. You're berating yourself for being sick, and for not having adequate care to treat that sickness. Can't you cut yourself some slack? Say, "Well, things are bad right now, and I'm responding to stress in the way that I've used for many years even though I'd gotten a bit better up to now." I don't know, Poet, maybe it's Mary Sunshine, and I can't exactly do anything like that myself, but to me -- well, to me, I don't think you deserve anything like the kind of grief you're giving yourself. Wish that would help, know it doesn't.
Poor Poet. I'm sorry you're feeling yucky. Let me know if there's anything I can offer.
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