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I'm underweight 5 6 & 80lbs have mental & eating disorder, where i live don't have eating disorder inpatient and going out of state won't take my ins.
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If insurance and: geography won't allow for inpatient therapy for your eating disorder seek out a mental health professional who may treat you w/in a mental health ward in a local hospital and include eating disorder treatment in the protocol. Peace and good health.
Answered 4/21/2015
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See a doctor: Your condition likely qualifies for hospital admission to a medical bed for treatment of malnutrition and failure to thrive. Please see your doctor without delay.
Answered 4/21/2015
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