(18f) Hi everyone, i’m new to this group and have recently been diagnosed with >!BED and Binge-purge anorexia!< (although i’ve been struggling with food since I was >!6!<). I’m just kind of confused on what I’m supposed to do with this new diagnosis. I spoke with a psychiatrist who honestly didn’t say much other than: “your disordered eating may come from anxiety and stress.” Which may be true as I have a history of anxiety. But I kinda don’t believe that’s the main problem? He prescribed me Lexapro which I’m slightly nervous about because I’ve heard that it causes weight gain and I am terrified of gaining weight. I’ve already gained >!20lbs since last year!< and for some reason It looks and feels like it’s a lot. Might be because I have pcos
\+insulin resistance (water weight NEVER goes away) and i’m short. And so i purge and binge whenever the purging doesn’t work.
Regardless, I want to help my relationship with food and my weight so they can in turn help with my pcos. But i want to really get to the root of the problem. I’ve only been on lexapro for a week and I know it doesn’t really kick in until 2-4 weeks has passed. I’m just worry wart honestly and I feel like there’s something else I need to be doing to help my mental health and relationship with food other than just taking my meds. But i don’t know where to begin or how or what. I’m kinda bad at picking up new routines and sticking to them because my brain is all over the place but at this point, I’m willing to try anything.
Thanks for any comments, advice, or opinions in advance :)