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Grazing towards trouble. Any Advice Please :-)
I've had most of my life sucked up because of anorexia and bulimia. I am now recovered, only issue lingering has been with my body perception. I use alcohol to block out thoughts, and I enjoy the combination of alcohol with food. Lately I haven't been very active - I can't seem to find the motivation to do even day to day stuff. I am agoraphobic and also am disabled. Although I'm petrified of getting fatter, I've been making excuses in my mind like 'I'll be aright to get another packet of crisps'......after I've already eaten two packets. My trousers have become tight. :-(
I live on my own and because I don't cook, there is no variety of food I consume. I like to graze on snacks and prefer to eat food in high quantity, but low fat. I've got into a pattern where I eat the same thing everyday which I think will be difficult for me to change. I also don't like to spend much money on food, I spend my money mainly on anti-wrinkle cream!?!! To end on a positive note - I am able to swim well and despite the agoraphobia, e.t.c. I've managed to go recently. Beanie0:-)
I live on my own and because I don't cook, there is no variety of food I consume. I like to graze on snacks and prefer to eat food in high quantity, but low fat. I've got into a pattern where I eat the same thing everyday which I think will be difficult for me to change. I also don't like to spend much money on food, I spend my money mainly on anti-wrinkle cream!?!! To end on a positive note - I am able to swim well and despite the agoraphobia, e.t.c. I've managed to go recently. Beanie0:-)
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MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. It would be great if you could consult a therapist and a nutrition expert. Also joining a support group of people suffering from eating disorders helps focus on your treatment. It is also important to find an activity you like and pursue it. Please discuss these problems with your family doctor so that an adequate treatment plan of medication and counseling can be started.
Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
I am sorry to hear about your medical problems. It would be great if you could consult a therapist and a nutrition expert. Also joining a support group of people suffering from eating disorders helps focus on your treatment. It is also important to find an activity you like and pursue it. Please discuss these problems with your family doctor so that an adequate treatment plan of medication and counseling can be started.
Take care!
The medical advice given should not be considered a substitute for medical care provided by a doctor who can examine you. The advice may not be completely correct for you as the doctor cannot examine you and does not know your complete medical history. Hence this reply to your post should only be considered as a guiding line and you must consult your doctor at the earliest for your medical problem.
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