I got into therapy but might not go

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Registered: 03-22-2006
I got into therapy but might not go
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Tue, 07-11-2006 - 9:18am

I've been struggling with anorexia off and on for over 20 years now. Recently, my therapist (not an ED specialist) referred me to the eating disorder clinic my insurance has. I have an appointment this Friday -- three hour evaluation, complete with nutritionist and everything.

The problem is that I recently had surgery and the resulting inactivity (and monitored eating by my supportive boyfriend) has caused me to gain weight. I'm actually two pounds over my ideal weight (I'm 5'6" and now 138 lbs). I am thinking of cancelling the appointment because I feel like I'll be the heaviest person to ever walk through those doors. I think the doctors will look at me and not even give me the time of day. I know myself -- if they say I'm fine, it'll be a green light for me to continue as I have been for ages. My boyfriend says I should go anyway, since they're professionals and can look through temporary weight gain into the underlying issues.

What do you all think? Would you go?

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Registered: 09-06-2005
Tue, 07-11-2006 - 12:18pm

Hi candlelighter gal, and welcome to the ed board ... or welcome

 

 

~Diana~