Church an ED

[Daysoni]

I know that an Ed just like many other issues need to be delt with on a spiritual level. What do you do when your church feels that you need to deal with your ED that way and that way only? And when you turn to the doctors and a counselor that isn't with in the church but liscenced and has experience with treatment of ED's the women from church that were trying to help tell you that they are giving up. And they are know longer there as support to you. How do you deal with it on the spiritual end? Whay can't people that it is complex and needs to be delt with spiritually and medically? I feel that I have lost my spiritual support. I'm not good at trust or letting people in. How do you find some one else to trust and is it worth it?

 

[bumblebee62331]

An ED has many aspects that need to be treated. Physically, yes. Emotionally, yes. Spiritually, yes. You can't "fix" it by healing the spiritual side of it but leaving the emotional and physical side untouched. And vise versa.

I'm sorry you aren't getting the support you need. Ideally, IMO, you need to be seeing a doctor and/or therapist, as well as a pastor/priest/church counsellor who can help you through the different aspects of the illness. I don't understand how the women at your church cannot see that it's not a purely spiritual problem - God gave us doctors and therapists to help heal our bodies, as well as pastors and priests to help guide us.

I'm not sure how you could approach this. Have you sat down with them and explained what you need to help yourself? Don't stop going to the doctor simply because you are getting an adverse reaction from the women - you need to make sure that you are taking the steps to get healthy, recover and stay recovered. Be strong, be confident. I will be praying for you.

 

[madison1101]

It is such a shame that your church support is ignorant in this way. I have been blessed with much prayer support from my pastoral staff since beginning eating disorder treatment. They understand the three-fold aspect of eating disorders and believe all three components must be addressed. Some people, like those in your church, are very ignorant.

What to do? Pray and ask the Lord to bring someone into your life who understands.

Hugs,
Trish

 

[Mr.Cheese]

Churches often act terribly when it comes to dealing with emotional/mental issues.

maybe you can spread some light in this area and help combat the ignorance, knowing that not everyone is going to choose to understand.