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I see a therapist regularly and I just go to my primary care physician for prescriptions.
Sounds like the original doctor you saw was a bad doctor. You should be able to find reviews online in your area for doctors that provide therapy and medication. Some do only one or the other depending on their education so look into that (or call and ask) when scheduling appointments. You are unlikely to be sent to in patient treatment without your input.
First off, I'm sorry to hear about your struggles and please know that you are all in my prayers. Eating disorders are severely misunderstood despite having the highest mortality rate of all mental illnesses (mainly due to their physical symptoms that MDs think can be cured like other conventional physical illnesses and the fact that many people with EDs have co-occurring psychology battles occurring (like depression, anxiety, OCD, manic depression, bipolar disorder). MDs don't understand the severity and depth of the psychological issues, and mental health professionals don't fully understand the physical dangers (and physical pain) that people with EDs face. But please realize, that there are people that get it and you can find/create a great team so that you get the help you both deserve and need. If a doctor dismisses you or belittles you, find another that will listen to you. Change is hard, but if you find a doctor that you trust is pushing you to become better, keep them even though you may not want to accept their advice. Pleas keep HOPE during these trying times. Remember to "Hold On, Pain Ends." (HOPE) It can and will get better. I obviously don't know you or your situation, but I wanted to share the information that I have about EDs with you in hope that it can be useful to you/someone. Remember, as you embark (or re-embark because relapses happen and that's ok) on a journey of recovery, change is hard and uncomfortable, but you can definitely overcome it. Here is what I know about ED related resources. I'm by no means an expert, so please do your own research. I'm just an auditor. There's like 3-4 types of treatments that I'm aware of 1) hospitalization for most severe cases and where you go to get physically stabilized 2) idk the Actual name of this, but like an eating disorder wing of a hospital. It's where you go once you're stabilized and starts to focus has on the behaviors but still have a full medical team evaluating you physically. If hospitalization is ever needed to become physically stable, it's best to go a hospital that has specific eating disorder treatment centers so that more ED related care/experts are available 3) Residential is basically like a retreat house more focused on behaviors and you don't need as much medical monitoring like options 1 and 2. 4) Partial hospitalization is outpatient treatment where you go starting out like 3-5x a week like 9-5 or 12-5 then you start decreasing the number of days per week and time spent/ meals eaten there as you progress. Obviously, therapists, nutritionists, MDs are available outside of these facilities and I would encourage someone to have them all communicate as much as possible. Also, there are clinical trials that are available for people struggling with EDs. Please, don't be afraid to reach out/ visit https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline for a hotline/help. It's always better to start sooner than later, and know that recovery is always the first priority and that there are social workers that can fight with insurance companies to help get you adequate care and that there are 501(c)3's that help pay medical bills as well.
OP: I understand. By writing this post and reaching out, you're already showing courage. So I think you have the courage to go out and find a doctor who has your best interest at heart. I would encourage you to get multiple opinions and see if there are any commonalities amongst them. If the suggested treatment isn't what you want, please still give it some consideration. The sooner treatment is sought and started, the better. If** inpatient of any sought is ever needed, in my experience, insurance only covers 30-45. So hypothetically, if someone is in the hospital for 2 weeks to become stable, that only leaves 2-3 weeks of treatment that is actually focused on the root causes (as opposed to immediate medical needs) of the ED, and that quite frankly, is not enough and I don't think really sets people up for recovery. It's hard and annoying af to go through with this and schedule appointments and everything and deal with it all, but once the thoughts and ED get out of control, it's so incredibly hard to reign in, but I think that recovery is always possible. I really do hope and pray for the best for you. Please post if you find something/someone that helps.
PwC 1 - The treatment methods you described are exactly why I’m afraid of talking to a doctor. I don’t have the time or the money for institutionalization. I doubt my situation even merits such an extreme response. I just need a reasonable doctor who can hear me and help me without blowing me off, locking me up, or overprescribing me.
Your not in college any more and things haven’t got better for you mentally speaking. Just because you manage to get through they day doesn’t mean you don’t deserve to get through the day with more help.
Get a second opinion and a new doctor
You know yourself best. Keep speaking up in regards to what you need and someone WILL listen and take you seriously. I’m also battling an eating disorder and depression. I’m starting anti depressants next week and was terrified that my doctor would think that I was making it up or something. But I was honest in my appointment and she took me seriously
There are psychiatrists who specialize in eating disorders. Use Psychology Today online or Web MD online to search for one if you don’t know of any. Having been hospitalized two times, I would say that it’s something to avoid if you can