Posted by Maxime on March 12, 2005, at 15:55:09
In reply to But... » Maxime, posted by Racer on March 11, 2005, at 1:03:24
I am actually bipolar Type 2. I take mood stabilisers (Trileptal and Clonazapam). I have been on over 40 meds. I am treatment-resistent. I am not on an AD right now because we have run out of options. I am trying to get into the Deep Brain Stimulation study in Toronto.
I also have had a lot of cognitive behavioural therapy although I am not in therapy right now. I should be, but I can't afford it. I am on waiting lists to see someone who uses a slidding fee scale.
I have the lowest self esteem of anyone I know.
I think that if I asked my pdoc why he wasn't "concerned" about my ED or if he is concerned, I suspect his answer would be that he is more worried about my suicidal tendencies right now. Or maybe he would say that he doesn't have much experience in treating EDs. I wish I could work up the nerve to ask him. But right now, I am also concerned with desire to die.
Thanks for caring Racer. :)
MaximePS. I know that my ED can cause depression and interfere with treatment.
> Are you getting treatment for your depression? If so, what sort of treatment? The ED will interfere with it, you know.
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> As for your doctor, it does sound as though there's a problem if you're telling him about what's going on and he's not concerned. (This is a sore spot for me, by the way. Too long to get into, but I believe in using cattle prods to augment behavioral training for drs who don't recognize or take seriously eating disorders.)
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> Can you ask him why he's not concerned about your ED?
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