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Ok so for many weeks i have been debating whether to go to the doctor and admit all and see what he does. I'm so over being depressed all the time, and although i havent been really bad with restricting food lately, the thoughts are there still and they come and go.
But i dont want to go cuz i dont want to be sick, i dont want him to say yes you have anorexia. i dont want to go on depression tablets. i dont want to have to tell my family. i dont want people to make me eat. I dont have the money to pay for medication and councelling and all that comes with it. i dont want to be a burden on john or my family financially or emotionally any more, i want to be my own person.. but admiting this is like i'm just ruining every last chance i have at starting my own life. its like another blow to add to the list.
I dont know what to do.... i just think maybe i should just stop eating and then i'l end up in hospital where they'l make me get better.where i dont have to actually admit it myself. i wont have to go to anyone. they'l just figure it out. someone will actualy finally take notice of me for themselves. then maybe if i end up in hospital and hit rock bottom.. then it can only get better right? instead of just being inthe middle somewhere not knowing whether things are guna go up or down.
I'm just so confused with what to do.
 

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Aww Hun...I'm sorry to hear things are so bad at the moment my friend . In all honesty, I really think talking to your GP and telling them exactly what's going on is a great way to go. From there, your GP can refer you to a qualified mental health professional (for EDs and depression). You're worth having someone to talk to Gorgeous.

With the money aspect of it as well...I've actually spoken to Medicare recently about what they do and don't cover in terms of chronic depression and EDs. They've told me that they will at least cover the counselling side of it, and I'm thinking that it might be worth asking them about meds as well. For more information on government policy, you can also go to the Mental Health section of the Department of Health and Ageing. It's worth having a look at Kirsty.

If you ever want any help at all as well, just give me a shout and I'll see what I can do .
 
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huge hugs... (sorry i didnt write this earlier, i was in a rush)
I think it would be a good idea to talk to you GP... i know what you mean though... especially about the getting admitted to hosp thing... i have often thought that too... but then i have though of how much worse it will make things in the long run... you will be watched sooooo much more closely if you are admitted to hosp (even after you are released) than what you would be if you talked to your GP about it... yes ppl might keep an eye on you to support you... but if you get admitted to hosp, they will really watch you and make sure you eat and everything... i dont know if that made any sense sorry... lol

Does John know anything about it at all?
 
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