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writes:HiI have anorexia and have been struggling with it for about a year.I was just a low enough weight to be put in hospital, but they didn't because they wanted to try other ways to help me recover. Now I've put on 10kg since then, and I have 4 or 5 to go. the problem is, my head really isn't sorted out- I still want to lose weight and I can't help it. If I could I reckon I would go back to how I used to be before I started being forced to put the weight back on.I've tried Cognitive Behavioural and Family therapy and all that stuff, but its not sorting me out. I'm so frightened of getting back to my target weight.I spoke to some girls who had recovered in hospital, and they said it was awful, but the fact that it was awful made them want to get better.I think that might be the push I need to get out of this and I want to be put in hospital so I can properly recover, even though I know its awful.How can I get put in hospital to recover from my anorexia? I'm at 87% of my target weight, and I'm supervised at every meal so can't skip any.
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reader, DrPsych +, writes (19 October 2010):
 Go to your GP and explain that you wish to be referred for inpatient care. However, please don't accept admission to a general psychiatric ward as this won't help you. You need admission to a specialist eating disorders ward. I am assuming you are under the supervision of a CAMHS (Child Adolescent Mental Health Service) Consultant Psychiatrist. If so, this person would need to recommend you for inpatient care. There maybe a wait for a place on a specialist ward but it is better than accepting a general psychiatric inpatient placement. If the consultant refuses to agree, there will be an appeal's procedure that is available in all NHS Primary Care Trust hospitals. With the help of a parent or trusted support worker, you may need to appeal stating your clinical and personal reasons for requesting inpatient care. The evidence-base upon which doctors rely points towards the clinical and cost benefits of outpatient care for anorexia nervosa. There is a trend towards avoiding inpatient care unless there is an acute medical crisis. Therefore you may have to push to have your wish granted. I think you should make contact with BEAT (the eating disorders charity - google them) as they maybe able to help you further.
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reader, happy24birthday  +, writes (19 October 2010):
 I'm glad that you realize the therapy isn't really working. Tell someone. Tell your parents or your therapist or anyone who can help you. Explain all the things you've just explained to us and that you need additional help, the therapy alone isn't working. Supervising your meals ensures that you eat but doesn't solve the fundamental problem.
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 October 2010): I agree with person12345. If you tell someone you want more help, that you want to be hospitalized, I don't think they can tell you no, especially since you're mentally struggling with this so much. Make it clear how important this is to you, and surely you'll get the help you need and want.
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reader, person12345 +, writes (19 October 2010):
 You need to talk to your parents and tell them you need more help. They can get you the help you need. It's good that you recognize that this isn't healthy, that's the first and biggest step in recovery.
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reader, glassblower +, writes (19 October 2010):
 I would suggest getting in contact with a rehab center or mental hospital near you. Honey, EDs are hard. I've been there. And hospitals are ugly, but they do help. The internet is a great gift, but also, talk to any relatives close to you about it. They are great resources for you. Good luck! xoxo 3 glassblower
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