Not sure if I have an ED.

[Change7777]

Hello everyone, I have not been officially diagnosed with an eating disorder. I have been strictly food for over a year, but just started to lose weight. I also use water pills and laxatives. Guess, losing 16lbs since last Dr appt 7/25 is not good think. Im on the scale at least 2x day. Of course the weight lost is noticeable. Doesn't seem so intense because I went from 160 to 144, Im only 5'1. I have told my therapist how I lost weight. Only advised her just dont have an appetite.

[crazycrossstitcher]

Whatever you call it - restricting your intake, taking water and laxative pills is a health problem - and just telling your therapist you've no appetite is hiding the facts and not going to help you move forward in treatment. I think you need help now - get to a GP for a full check up as laxatives have health issues of their own - also talk to your therapist about your food issues. ABC also have a helpful website and helpline.

[Change7777 in reply to crazycrossstitcher]

Thank you. Today, I was assessed for a IOP program for depression, anxiety & trauma. Told them what wa going going. They add eating disorder to my program. Also, going to see pcp for bloodwork.

[crazycrossstitcher in reply to Change7777]

Great - so glad you're getting the right treatment - know you are really lucky it takes many months of trying to get any support - good luck.

[Change7777]

Seems the trainer in IOP doesn't understand. Maybe because I'm not underweight. Last time checked I've lost about 20 lbs since July 25 and still dropping. She keep telling me what I need to eat. Yes, but my brain is telling me something different. I already know what I need to eat. She feels all she need to do is to say it & it's g oing to happen. This is making me slip more into my depression. Going to advise the therapist at the program tomorrow. My anxiety is rising pretty fast.