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Relapsing into eating disorder behaviours but to ashamed to tell my doctor at my regular appointmentsfeeling pressured into being 'okay'. failure?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not all or none.: It is imperative that you be honest with your doctor. Instead of focusing on failure or shame - focus on life and living.

Answered 5/29/2015

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Eating disorder: Asking for help is never a "Failure". In fact, being honest with your doctor gives you sense of regaining control over your illness.

Answered 5/29/2015

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