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How can i cure a eating disorder i've had for 20 years.i just don't know how i can do it as most food makes physical suck and the nhs won't help me.
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Seek help: Please see a psychologist to sort out issues you may have that are contributing to your relationship with food. Also consider seeing a family physician/general internist to get a full physical to see if there are any other underlying health problems you might have. Good luck.
Answered 6/22/2014
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Therapist: Recovery from eating disorders is best achieved with a team approach, including your primary physician, a psychotherapist with expertise in eating disorders, and possibly a nutritionist. Be well!
Answered 6/22/2014
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Eating Disorder: I understand your concern of Eating Disorder of 20 year duration! It is likely that Eating Disorder started in your childhood due to various stresses and has continued due to unresolved emotional conflicts and additional stresses in teenage years and young adulthood. Eating Disorders are treatable with god success. Please see a Psychiatrist for diagnosis and treatment
Answered 6/22/2014
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