Health Issues Anyone with an Eating disorders?

[Alex76]

Is there anyone here who has a eating disorder i have EDNOS ( Eating disorder not otherwise specified) Am just starting to recover from it i get no help for it because i am Obese i asked my dr if i could see a dietion /nutritionist but she said my BMI ( Body Mass Index ) is too high to see one She also said i cant see one because am not diabetic the BMI for getting treatment for eating disorder is 17 mine is 41 ( fat i know )
So i cant help any help at all I was diagnosed with OCD ( Obsessive compulsive Disorder) and i will be seeing a Therapist about that in 6 months as there is a waiting list on the NHS and i cant afford to see one without the NHS Paying for it

Anyway is there any one here who has an eating disorder
I become veggie not because of my eating disorder but for the fact i love animals

 

[Blobbenstein]

well, my BMI is around 50, if that's any consolation.

I didn't give up eggs and dairy for my health, but I have lost around 10 stone since I did, around seven years ago....no more marsbars and wotsits etc...

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes back in 2008(ish)....best to avoid....lost some of my feeling in my feet when I went on a binge with syrup the other year.

 

[hungryraccoon]

The NHS is great in so many ways but not when it comes to eating disorders. The whole bmi thing is ridiculous! Not all people with eating disorders are emaciated - they really need to reevaluate how they are diagnosed. It is a mental health problem & should not be based on weight alone. Perhaps if you change doctors/really push for some help you will be able to get referred to a therapist or something. I think you really have to fight for this kind of help.

I have similar problems & ocd too. I wish you all the best with your recovery.

 

[Freesia]

Yes I have an eating disorder.

 

[Andy_T]

Interesting article on the topic:

http://www.brendadavisrd.com/eating...other-vegetarians-setting-the-record-straight