losing my mind and my clothes

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Texan with Crohn's

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Joined : Dec 2007

Posts : 362

Posted 8/7/2008 1:36 PM (GMT 0)

No thanks needed. :) That's what this wonderful place is for. And, yes, I did tell the doc to get out of my room. Him and I got into many arguments. I think I drove him back up to Canada (seriously). :) I questioned everything. You just hang in there, sweetie. Stress is the enemy!

karasmommy

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Posted 8/7/2008 2:53 PM (GMT 0)

I started by asking my dr. (my Rheumy - who is awesome!) for a referral, but I didn't really want a psychiatrist, so I got a list of counselors that my Health Insurance covers and went from there, I looked at their websites (if they had one) and found one. I got lucky on the first try and found one I that I really like. I am also lucky that my Health Insurance covers 60 visits per calendar year, others don't cover even close to that.

If you can find out what they specialize in - some specialize in dealing with people that have health issues, along with weight issues, self-image, etc. I did alot of research.

Hope this helps!

karendee

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Posted 8/9/2008 2:12 PM (GMT 0)

I see a psychiatrist and I love him, he really digs into why I have anxiety, depression etc... He really cares. So don't count them out completely. Some are real gems. He actually calls me back personally too, not a nurse or assistant etc... I was impressed with that! Karen

FitzyK23

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Posted 8/9/2008 3:36 PM (GMT 0)

Just wanted to add to the way this disease screws with our body image:

Ive gained weight/been bloated for quite some time now. I posted about my rough day earlier. ONE DAY of diarrhea and my stomach is as flat as a super models today. And I still ate food yesterday. My husband tries to make me feel better "I love you either way" but its just so weird that one day of being sick makes me look that good. I obviously prefer being not sick but I wish there was a way to have the best of both worlds. I swear the cramping and pain is an ab work out.

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