Bella_xo
01-10-2006, 07:29 PM
Hi there,
My daughter Cath (15 years old, diagnosed with T1 in 2001) has bulimia, self harms and depression. I would like to know from other parents or kids who have overcome these issues that may have some advice or words of wisdom that helped get them through this time.
Cath was an inpatient in hospital for 2 months and is currently seeing a Psychologist/Psychiatrist- however support for myself has been very limited. Also the fact that Cath has T1 seems to make things even more difficult as the professionals that deal with bulimia/self harm/depression have no idea about T1, and the T1 professionals have no idea about the other. So I am not real happy about the treatment we have received :(
Cath and I are very close and we are able to sit and talk about problems and issues easily. However at times I can't help feeling frustrated that despite all our talks, the purging and self harming continues. I realise these behaviours are difficult to break and it will take time. It just breaks my heart to see Cath like this and I feel angry at myself for not being able help.
Any advice on how I can make life easier for Cath, and also some coping strategies for myself would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks
My daughter Cath (15 years old, diagnosed with T1 in 2001) has bulimia, self harms and depression. I would like to know from other parents or kids who have overcome these issues that may have some advice or words of wisdom that helped get them through this time.
Cath was an inpatient in hospital for 2 months and is currently seeing a Psychologist/Psychiatrist- however support for myself has been very limited. Also the fact that Cath has T1 seems to make things even more difficult as the professionals that deal with bulimia/self harm/depression have no idea about T1, and the T1 professionals have no idea about the other. So I am not real happy about the treatment we have received :(
Cath and I are very close and we are able to sit and talk about problems and issues easily. However at times I can't help feeling frustrated that despite all our talks, the purging and self harming continues. I realise these behaviours are difficult to break and it will take time. It just breaks my heart to see Cath like this and I feel angry at myself for not being able help.
Any advice on how I can make life easier for Cath, and also some coping strategies for myself would be greatly appreciated!!
Thanks