Posted by Racer on August 28, 2008, at 15:54:04
In reply to Wweeeelllll.... » wishingstar, posted by Racer on August 27, 2008, at 17:56:35
I've been told by a number of therapists -- both those with years of experience, and those just out of their internships -- that people with eating disorders should be referred to therapists with training in eating disorders. They have said that that's considered to be standard of care.
Eating disorders are the most deadly of all psychiatric disorders, and they're very complex, so competent treatment is vital. That really does mean seeing a specialist if at all possible.
Wishingstar, if you need help finding someone near you who specializes in eating disorders, try NEDA -- http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/ I've used all the various referral sites and that's the one that I found most helpful for me. They give useful information about the therapists listed on their site.
And since I'm offering up opinions now, here's another:
If your anorexia is acting up, it could be that you're falling back on it to try to communicate. In other words, it might be a sign that you really aren't feeling heard. The rallying cry of many in recovery from eating disorders is "Use your voice!" If you use your voice, and STILL aren't heard, you're unlikely to continue using the healthier method of communication. You'll fall back on communicating with your body.
I don't know if you've ever wandered through the archives, but back in 2004 I had a really terrible experience with treatment. In fact, it triggered a relapse of AN, which I'm still struggling with. The therapist pushed at me to "admit" to things which simply were not true, pushed at me to "control" my emotions, etc. She also did not hear me when I stated, in as many words, that I was relapsing. (I've got my file, with her treatment notes -- so I *know* that she didn't hear what I said.) That experience did a very great deal of damage, which I'm still trying to recover from now.
And I tell you this, because I think what you're describing sounds more than a little similar.
Best luck to you.
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