Can my therapist diagnose me with an ED?

Eating disorders can be diagnosed by a number of professionals. This includes medical physicians or mental health professionals such as psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians, or social workers.

Is it your fault if you have anorexia?

First of all, an ED is NOT your fault and it’s NOT a choice! As you may or may not know, it’s not uncommon that the stresses of life, or the feeling of chaos or lack of control in your life, are often triggers for an ED.

Why do anorexics have a tube in their nose?

Sometimes, patients with eating disorders need a small, flexible tube inserted through the nose, terminating in the stomach or small intestine. These nasogastric (NG) or nasojejunal (NJ) tubes can provide continuous nutrition on their own or can supplement food intake during the day with nighttime feeds.

Can a therapist diagnose?

Therapists require master degrees and approval of their licensing boards to practice in the mental health field. Therapists provide mental health diagnosis and develop a treatment plan.

In what age span do most eating disorders develop?

About Eating Disorders

• 1.6 million people have a diagnosed eating disorder.
• Young people between the ages of 14 and 25 are most at risk.
• The average age of onset of Anorexia Nervosa is 16 – 17 yet the number of cases of children affected and cases of early onset continues to rise.

When do anorexics get tubed?

NG tube feeding is indicated for medical conditions that render a patient unable to acquire sufficient nutrition through oral feeding. Examples of such conditions are cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease, neuromuscular disorders that impair chewing and swallowing, and anorexia nervosa.

Do they force feed anorexics?

Many treatment options Cases that involve force-feeding of people with anorexia through a nasal or stomach tube often get the most news attention. This type of treatment, though, falls at one extreme of a spectrum, from persuasion by family members or healthcare professionals to involuntary, legal action.

Should I tell my therapist that I self-harm?

I’m glad that you’re thinking of telling your therapist that you self-harm; it’s so important for them to know. There’s no clear cut answer though to how they will respond, as every therapist is a little bit different. The main priority with self-harm is to make sure that you are safe.

What should I do if my partner is self-harming?

Karen Wright, psychiatric social worker, says: “If your partner’s self-harm could seriously put their health at risk or they are suicidal you may need to be honest and clear that you feel you need to pass information onto their GP or A&E staff to help to keep them safe.” We have more information about coping with someone else’s self-harm here.

Where can I get help with self-harm?

You can get confidential help with self-harm from ChildLine – either over the phone or through an online chat. RecoverYourLife.com is an online community where you can get peer support for self-harm and other mental health problems. Chat about this subject on our Discussion Boards.

What happens if you go to the emergency department for self-harm?

If you’ve been to an emergency department because you’ve self-harmed, a very brief letter will go to your GP which states why you came in and what investigations you had. There is a confidentiality policy, but this doesn’t exclude doctors talking to each other where it’s helpful they know about self-harm.