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bulimia
Hey thank you for the information that's more then my doctor has told me I'm not a teen I'm 20 I never new they was a name for what is happing to me and when I found out there was I kept saying no I don't have there and what I'm doing is fine it isn't for a deit plan it just makes me feel better its been going on for a long time and its got to the ponit where I don't no what do do anymore and my home town doctors are crap I have got ill from this illness but I just can't stop I don't no how to
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Some local GP's are not trained or don't always look beyond the norm for issues. I call it looking for the pickle in the herring barrel. They are use to looking for pickles. You need to get on top of this situation before it causes you anymore harm. You have said, "I have got ill from this illness," You also said, "but I just can't stop I don't no how to." Since you are at somewhat at a loss of what to do I will give you my thoughts of what the next steps are.
The first and biggest step is asking for help; you have done this by writing to us and I am very proud of you for taking that step. You should also be very proud of yourself for realizing you are hurting yourself and needing help.
Contact this hospitals patient referral line, all hospitals have them. Ask to have an appointment made with an Internist. The referral specialist will ask why you wish to see an internist. Tell them you believe you are bulimic and why. The internist will not only be your primary physician but will be the team leader in charge of your care.
Why am I suggesting this type of hospital? The level of care required by a level one trauma center attracts the best qualified doctors. They are also usually teaching hospitals as well. Being so the doctors there are always on their toes as the students and resident doctors are always looking for the herring in the pickle barrel.
Most bulimia patients can be treated on an outpatient basis. After the internet has fully examined you and the other doctors and clinicians have met with you it may be determined if is in your best interest to have you be an inpatient for a short while. Don't fight this decision. If they are going to get you well and hopefully correct whatever harm you may have done yourself they need the best opportunity to do so. This may mean a short stay in the hospital.
So my suggestion is to find either a level one trauma hospital or a teaching hospital close to you. Contact the referral line and ask to see an Internet. I believe this is the best way to gain back control over your eating dis order.
Good luck and I'm here for you should you need to write to me again.
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