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are there treatments for eating disorders that don’t require inpatient care at a treatment facility?
Question : are there treatments for eating disorders that don’t require inpatient care at a treatment facility?
I have recently begun my quest to seek help for my bulimia. The problem is that I don’t have the time or money for inpatient care at an eating disorder facility, as much as I’d like to go that route. I start a new job soon, and as a result, can’t take much time off of work for treatment, so i need something that can be done at home, or with a weekly doctor’s visit and supervision. Furthermore, I don’t have the money to pay for extensive rehabilitation treatments (the kind that are shown on tv), but i recognize that this problem of mine is severe and I need to get help in some way immediately.
Are there ways to treat eating disorders that don’t require costly and extensive out of home treatments?
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Answer by dbgc12
i suffored from anorexia a few years ago…marijuana helped me. perhaps it’ll help you?
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#3 written by caguy@ymail.com 1 year ago
Medicinal Marijuana and a good therapist may be a great alternative! If you live in an area where you can get a medical card you should look into it! I know a ton of people who have improved their medical problems with this miracle plant! However, you may need to watch out for abuse and (psychological)addiction because it IS possible.
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#4 written by Cammie =] 1 year ago
It depends how severe your symptoms are, how good of a support system you have from your friends and family and how well you are able to do what you are told to do without supervision. It’s possible you may be able to see a counselor outpt for treatment. Just remember, your life is more important than this job, and bulimia can be a fatal disorder so talk with your doc and try to be open minded about what he says you need to be doing.
Good job seeing and admitting the need to change this habit – Good luck!
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Yes. Most require a lot of will and drive on your part, but it sounds like you have that. I do strongly reccomend you find a way to see a therapist, few make it through without help from a professional. Here are some more resources:
American Dietetic Association, 216 W. Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60606. Call (800-877-1600) or (312-899-0040) or (http://www.eatright.org/)
The organization offers a hot-line that allows people to speak to a licensed dietitian and also provides names of licensed dietitians for specific locations. Its web site is excellent and highly recommended.
This is a personal site that has excellent information and support on eating disorders. (http://www.something-fishy.org/)
Site for family members and patients (http://closetoyou.org/eatingdisorders/)
GreySheeters Anonymous is a twelve step fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from compulsive overeating. (http://www.greysheet.org/)