Q. I've been struggling with eating disorders for about three years, and only a couple of my friends know about it. Recently, it's been getting worse, and I know that I need help. But I really don't want my parents to know because it will break their hearts. Is there any way to get treated without my parents finding out?
A. I can relate to how you want to do it on your own.
I hope that you can.
Please know that your parents love you very much.
Please try and believe that they already are trying to figure out how to help you...they just don't know what it is.
*it only breaks a parents heart when we don't let them in and let them help us!*
***When I needed help with a problem, I called all my family members and friends and told them what was going on, and what my plan of action was, asked them not to judge, and to just support me.***
(of course they cried, but they were relieved that they could be supportive and helpful!)
Good luck, and you are never alone.
There are groups, individual counseling, and treatment centers.
*anytime you see a doctor it's confidential.* ;)
Well here are some resource sites I found:
National Eating Disorders Association
The Role of Educators in Early Intervention of Eating Disorders ... Information on eating disorders and treatment referrals will be easier than ever ...
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Eating Disorders | Anorexia | Bulimia | Binge Eating Disorder ...
Resources on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, including signs and symptoms, recovery information, cultural issues, and treatment finder. Dedicated to ...
www.something-fishy.org - Cached
I hope that you can.
Please know that your parents love you very much.
Please try and believe that they already are trying to figure out how to help you...they just don't know what it is.
*it only breaks a parents heart when we don't let them in and let them help us!*
***When I needed help with a problem, I called all my family members and friends and told them what was going on, and what my plan of action was, asked them not to judge, and to just support me.***
(of course they cried, but they were relieved that they could be supportive and helpful!)
Good luck, and you are never alone.
There are groups, individual counseling, and treatment centers.
*anytime you see a doctor it's confidential.* ;)
Well here are some resource sites I found:
National Eating Disorders Association
The Role of Educators in Early Intervention of Eating Disorders ... Information on eating disorders and treatment referrals will be easier than ever ...
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
Eating Disorders | Anorexia | Bulimia | Binge Eating Disorder ...
Resources on anorexia, bulimia, and compulsive overeating, including signs and symptoms, recovery information, cultural issues, and treatment finder. Dedicated to ...
www.something-fishy.org - Cached
Sister coming home from an eating disorder treatment center. What kinds of foods should we have in the house?
Q. She's been at the center for 21 days. The nurses called to talk to us about post-center treatment and how we can help her. But my mom and I are both lost at what to stock the kitchen with. Some people said "Whatever she likes" but then some people said she'll binge on that and purge. So.... now I don't know.... thanks!
A. i would stock up on special k products, high protein meals, lean meats, fish, veggies, weight watchers deserts, and perhaps you can go along with the diet she had in the center.
Would insurance cover a nutritionist visit for an eating disorder?
Q. Or does it all depend? I was referred to a dietician for my eating disorder by a doctor.
A. Bulimia.com features information and RESOURCES about eating disorders, bulimia, anorexia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.
http://www.bulimia.com
There is ongoing debate across the country about the type of insurance coverage that people with psychological disorders receive. For many people, insurance comes up short in paying for complete treatment. Those struggling with eating disorders often have serious difficulty with this since the cost of in-patient or on-going out-patient treatment can be significantly high.
In an effort to get insurance carriers to cover these diseases as they would any other biological illness, families and advocacy organizations are filing lawsuits against insurers, forming groups to lobby politicians for new legislation, and teaching other parents how to appeal denied claims.
Treatment centers also are finding ways to help families cover costs. Renfrew Center, which operates eating-disorder treatment facilities in seven states, has contracted with 75 insurance companies around the country to provide at least some assistance to patients.
http://www.bulimia.com
There is ongoing debate across the country about the type of insurance coverage that people with psychological disorders receive. For many people, insurance comes up short in paying for complete treatment. Those struggling with eating disorders often have serious difficulty with this since the cost of in-patient or on-going out-patient treatment can be significantly high.
In an effort to get insurance carriers to cover these diseases as they would any other biological illness, families and advocacy organizations are filing lawsuits against insurers, forming groups to lobby politicians for new legislation, and teaching other parents how to appeal denied claims.
Treatment centers also are finding ways to help families cover costs. Renfrew Center, which operates eating-disorder treatment facilities in seven states, has contracted with 75 insurance companies around the country to provide at least some assistance to patients.
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