Q. also, what are they called? I've had an eating disorder, and i want to help others who's going through the same struggles that i have. i had two extreme opposite disorders: anorexia and binge eating. do i have to go to any school? or a med school? or what?
A. Eating disorders are handled by different specialists. Usually registered dietitians and/or doctors can diagnose an eating disorder. A clinical psychologist helps them recover. A doctor keeps an eye on their health during recovery with regular check ups. A registered dietitian also helps during recovery by doing meal planning and providing additional emotional support, among other things. The clinical psychologist does most of the disorder management. So, it sounds like you are interested in the doctoring part of it. Different states have different requirements as far as becoming a registered eating disorder specialist. You need to research the requirements for your state.
Youre also gonna wanna at leat graduate from a university with a four-year degree. Secondly, while you are taking the required courses, look into classes that would focus on different therapy methods for mental illness- this could be art therapy, CBT, DBT, etc. It really depends on what your college/university offers. Sometimes, they even have courses that specialise in eating disorders. In order to specialise in EDs, apply for an internship at a treatment facility that deals exclusively with that subject, or volunteer for an organisation like NEDA. This will show potential employers that you understand and can work with eating disordered clients. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Youre also gonna wanna at leat graduate from a university with a four-year degree. Secondly, while you are taking the required courses, look into classes that would focus on different therapy methods for mental illness- this could be art therapy, CBT, DBT, etc. It really depends on what your college/university offers. Sometimes, they even have courses that specialise in eating disorders. In order to specialise in EDs, apply for an internship at a treatment facility that deals exclusively with that subject, or volunteer for an organisation like NEDA. This will show potential employers that you understand and can work with eating disordered clients. Good luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How should I tell my doctor?
Q. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow to get bloodwork done to see if I am infertile or not. As I was recovering from anorexia, I developed a binge eating disorder and cannot stop eating. I gained so much weight and I am so bloated. I have been binging for 2 weeks straight and I feel so bad about myself. My doctor does not know about my anorexia or binging, should I tell him tomorrow?
A. Absolutely. Not only does it make a doctors job harder if you don't provide all of your medical history they may do or prescribe something that mat further hurt you if they are unaware of a conflicting problem. In addition you still need help as you are still dealing with your disease so telling them will hopefully provide help and get you better.
What to expect when recovering from anorexia?
Q. I am recovering from anorexia an do not know what is normal. I almost end up binging. Then i freak out that i have become a binger. Is it normal to eat so much and will it mellow out and how do i know when i have "stabelized" with my eating and metabolism. I have been like this since around the middle of december
A. I'm working on recovery too and the binging is the worst part for me. Apparently it's very normal to binge in the beginning because your body has been deprived. Therefore when you finally allow yourself food, your body wants to eat even more for fear it will be deprived again. Once you are getting the proper amount of nutrition and your body is used to eating regularly once again, the binging will subside and eventually the desire will go away completely (you won't be this way forever)! If you deprive yourself of what you want, you will be more likely to binge on it later. Best of luck to you.
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