Posted by Kaysey on August 13, 2001, at 5:32:04
In reply to Re: Effexor - NEED INPUT PLEASE, posted by DP on August 13, 2001, at 1:37:23
> Gosh, I never thought I'd get such great input from my little 'ole message. I thank you all for responding so candidly and honestly.
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> Yes, I *AM* getting treatment for my eating disorder. Kaysey (the last person who posted a reply) posed a question, shouldn't my biggest concern be my health? This is the problem with my particular eating disorder. I tend to not care about anything else, except losing weight. My health could go to hell but if I lost any weight, I'd feel as though I have accomplished something. I know it's wrong, and my health should come first before anything else, but you're right, it's definitely an obsessive/compulsive behavior.
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> The doctor plans on having me on a small 37.5mg a day for an indefinite period of time. We'll see how it goes.
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> Again, thanks to all so far for replying to my post. I seriously didn't think anyone would have read it.You are part of the way there with regard to recovery. At least you are aware of your situation. Many people with eating disorders either do not realize they have it or are in complete denial. Realizing the problem is a major part of successful treatment. Yes, there is a tremendous 'jump' from the realization that these 'eating habits' are unhealthy to the belief and behavior that demonstrate you truly don't want to endanger your health anymore by having these habits. But you are ON YOUR WAY!!! I certainly understand the feeling that the weight loss comes before anything else; but I believe in time you will come to realize that you (we all) are more than just a set of physical measurements. Unfortunately in our image-oriented society, this is very difficult. It becomes all too easy to equate success vs. failure with weight loss vs. weight gain (or even maintenance).You are truly more than numbers on a scale.
I'll close before I begin sounding evangelical. Be patient with the effexor, and if it isn't right for you, continue to seek care with your physician regarding the panic attacks, etc. Keep us informed, OK?
Thanks.
poster:Kaysey
thread:74801
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