Hi
I labelled this thread with "triggers?" because on other support groups, you're supposed to, so I didn't know if I needed to here too.
I'm fairly new to the forum. I have posted a few times in the general LC and paleo boards, but really need to come in here.
So, 5 weeks ago, my Dr finally diagnosed me with Bulimia. By "finally" I mean that I have avoided talking to him about my issues, although he knew from the way that I did talk that there were issues there. He knew about my negative relationship with food and that I was binging/ purging, but not to the extent that I actually was.
I also struggle with Depression, Anxiety, and Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. *sigh*
Anyway, I finally talked to him and he said he will refer me to someone out of town, because I work in Mental Health (go figure, eh?) and feel uncomfortable talking to my coworkers. Since I live in such a small town, there isn't much else he can do unless I agree to go within my agency. He also decided NOT to medicate me because when first diagnosed with Postpartum Depression, I would constantly go on and off Zoloft. I don't want to take it, and he admitted to giving it to me moreso because he felt that my Ex was emotionally abusive and that if I had it, it would help decrease Ex's negative push for me to "get over it." He was 100% right. It amazes me how much he *knows* without me saying it outright. If he wasn't an MD, he would make an amazing Counsellor. He just picks up on all of those little cues.
I randomy read an article about Depression and how it can be affected by food, which led me to reading about LC WOE, Primal, and Paleo. I would say I'm LC, but working towards being fully Primal. I will be discussing my dietary changes with my Dr at my next visit in 3 weeks.
When planning my meals, I have been eating very well. Not overeating, and not purging. My meat, veggie, and healthy fat intake has increased significantly. I only purge when I have heavy carbs. It's all emotional eating because I lack the ability to cope, or rather I am using bulimia as a coping method. With the lack of help right now, I'm still stuck where I was before seeing the Dr. I have tried going to actual Bulimia support forums, but have found them to trigger a bit and haven't noticed any positive outcome for myself. I saw this board and thought I would try here. I like that it is focused on LC, and that the eating issues are just a sub category, rather than being the focal point.
If anyone has any advice whatsoever, that would be great. I'm open to trying anything. I'm just tired of struggling all of the time.