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i am afraid to ask my mom to enter rehab for an eating disorder?
Question : i am afraid to ask my mom to enter rehab for an eating disorder?
i am 17 and i found a nice rehab facility for bulimia and depression, i would really like to attend but i am afraid to ask my mom. i called the insurance company and facility and i found out i can attend for free for 45 days. i am at the end of my rope, i cant eat without throwing up because it physically and mentally hurts to eat. my mom knows i used to have a bulimia problem but she does not know i started up again. i need help but i am afraid to ask her
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Answer by Kriisttyn Nicole
Their is nothing to be scared of! It’s for your own good, and your own health. It’s okay, ask your mother.
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#3 written by erin 1 year ago
sweet heart you need to ask her, it is a life asking question. put it this way if you don’t you could die. if you’ree scared to ask her write it down and if she goes to work late and you have school put it on the table. or ask her if she will take you to the mall, and then talk to her in the car even if that means her freaking out. if u used to have a bulimia problem she’ll understand, sometimes your mind takes over and you stop it alone. you need help this is a very very very dangerous thing, DO NOT worry about the cost money is a lot less important than your life. depression is also dangerous. sometimes an eating disorder can cause depression which can cause you to have suicidal thoughts, thoughts to hurt your self and so on. i PROMISE YOU if you talk to your mom that it will all turn out okay. you will not be in trouble
GOOD LUCK,
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Hello there
You sound like you’re having an awfully hard time, and I bet your fear of asking isn’t helping! First of all, I’m not going to lecture you on the danger of what you’re doing, it’s just your way of coping! I cut, and I know it’s not good for me but that’s how I deal with things. I’m not judging you 
Secondly, I am positive that you are doing the right thing by seeking help; that’s the first step! Your mum will be very worried about your health, so she may be a little bit distressed at first, but don’t you think she’d want you to get better? Soon it will become obvious to her anyway, so the sooner you tell her and get help, the better! My advice would be to talk to your mother, sit her down and talk openly about the way you feel and what you’ve been doing to cope. You could leave her a note if you don’t feel able to open up straight away, just explain you’ve been having trouble and would like to talk at some point. Then, when she knows, leave her to think about it. It will be quite a lot for her to take in! After she has calmed down, show her the info you have found about the facility, to reassure her you will be in capable hands. It’s great that you realise you have a problem and want to get help. If your mum is still hesitant about the facility, perhaps you could try therapy closer to home? Maybe you could see a counsellor or psychiatrist? They will also be able to reffer you to the rehab centre. I hope this helps you and you get the support you clearly need and deserve! Good Luck 
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