The other day, i went on this website
http://www.anorexia-reflections.com/anorexia-blog.html
And i contacted a person on it by email. They said their daughter had anorexia and they wanted to talk to someone. I would usually be too shy to do this but her daughters story sounded so much like my own, i really wanted to contact her and help.
The lady replied and it made me feel really good that i was able to reach out to this person, they asked me for my story and telling someone else was really useful and i found it a huge release.
Basically, contacting this mother who had reached out, i found extremely rewarding and i felt good about myself. I definitely recommend contacting others with these problems, its so nice to discuss things with people going through a similar battle. I think we can help and support each other.
I am always up for talking to others so please dont be shy to email me. I love talking through and about problems as i think this is very important in solving them.
My email is me2d@live.co.uk as i have written in the about me section of this blog.
Sophie x
Firstly, I just re read what i wrote yesterday, its a bit embarrassing and depressing. I should probably delete it, but one of the reasons i started this blog was to "document the journey". I would not have written that if it was not my feelings at the time.
The way i got into treatment was through my college. A few weeks/months after we started there we were told of a counselling service through 'Relate' that they provided. One day, a friend said, Sophie, why dont you go there? And before i could change my mind i booked an appointment. The college then referred me to a CAMS clinic. They saw me and the treatment began. I was weighed and my height take. I had to go to my doctors for lots of tests too. And now i have to see them every week.
Part of me wishes i had not gone for help, i had just waited a little bit longer, my mum would have intervened and that would have been better. I think she has quite alot of quilt for not stepping in sooner. She says she was in denial. But im sure if i had just waited a little bit longer she would have taken me to the doctors and then she would feel so much better.
I know there is no way i could ever get better without help, and thats the same for so many people. If you think you have an eating disorder, either seek help yourself, or talk to someone you trust. There are loads of places you can find help on the internet, or go to your gp (or any other doctor at the surgery) or a drop in counceller at your college/school/work, or an independent drop in centre. Anything, just make sure you do something.
Sophie x
