Funny you should ask...I was thinking about posting an update. I'm having a tough time right now for several reasons. First, food and the desire to restrict is a big issue right now, and second, I'm in the midst of a health scare. Yesterday's session with my T was tough, as I received an ultimatum. I was able to convince her that the restriction has only been going on for a few days, so there's no need to take action. And now today, I still want to restrict, but I know that if I do, that's going to be the final straw and she will employ "next steps." And tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment with my GP who I know is going to give me a hard time. She wanted me to come see her in December and I told her I didn't want to...but now I have to in order to address the health issue that I can't ignore any longer. So, generally, it's a pretty tough week. And, of course, the best solution would be to just eat per my meal plan because that would get both of them off my back - but I just can't seem to do it. Anyway, I hope everyone else is hanging in there and having an okay week.
Hi Diana. Thanks for your post. I'm not at all upset for your honesty on this. It has been a tough week, and I've accepted a bit more help to get through it. The doctor's appointment wasn't too bad. She did have some concerns but definitely deferred to my T for where we are in the treatment process for the ED issue. She also raised the idea of medication and is willilng to work with my T to prescribe and regulate the meds if that's the route my T and I agree to take. I've also talked with my T nearly everyday this last week. Complying with the meal plan has been so tough this week, but we've worked through a few strategies so that I can hit the mark. Tomorrow is my next in-person session, so we'll see whether or not we employ "the next steps." For the other health issue, I will be having an ultrasound on Wednesday. We'll see how that turns out - we're all a bit nervous about this problem and what's causing it. But, at least I had a fun weekend to take my mind off of all this stuff. Anyway, thanks again for your support and cyber hugs! Sincerely, Nicole
Thanks. Yes, fun is good - and it was very fun. A reality TV show was filmed at my house (with me in it)! Just returned from the ultrasound and I feel relieved but also "put in my place." Yesterday during my therapy session I told my T that the pain I was having in my chest was unrelated to my ED because it was in the breast area. However, just found out that in fact I've developed a syndrome where too much strain is placed on the rib cage and swelling occurs where the ribs meet the sternum and breast bone. The doctor basically said I exercise too much and need to give my lungs, and ultimately my ribs a break so the inflammation can go down. The good news is that it's not a tumor or breast cancer, but the bad news is that yet another doctor has told me I am hurting myself with the strain I place on my body. The tough part - I had to tell this to my T because she wanted me to call her after the appointment to let her know what the doctor said. What a week!
And Diana, congrats on quitting smoking! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you through the tough spells and celebrate with you through the successes.
~Diana~
Sincerely,
Nicole
Fun is good
~Diana~
Thanks. Yes, fun is good - and it was very fun. A reality TV show was filmed at my house (with me in it)! Just returned from the ultrasound and I feel relieved but also "put in my place." Yesterday during my therapy session I told my T that the pain I was having in my chest was unrelated to my ED because it was in the breast area. However, just found out that in fact I've developed a syndrome where too much strain is placed on the rib cage and swelling occurs where the ribs meet the sternum and breast bone. The doctor basically said I exercise too much and need to give my lungs, and ultimately my ribs a break so the inflammation can go down. The good news is that it's not a tumor or breast cancer, but the bad news is that yet another doctor has told me I am hurting myself with the strain I place on my body. The tough part - I had to tell this to my T because she wanted me to call her after the appointment to let her know what the doctor said. What a week!
And Diana, congrats on quitting smoking! Let me know if there's anything I can do to help you through the tough spells and celebrate with you through the successes.