Road to Recovery
You can recover from an eating disorder but YOU need to want to.
It can be a hard struggle. Sometimes it can feel like two steps forward and one step back. Here are some ways to make it easier:
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Work out why your eating disorder started in the first place. Come and have an assessment with Paula, our Services Coordinator to find out what support we can offer you.
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If you are a student in Sheffield there are specialist eating disorders nurses who can help you at the University Health Centre and the Porter Brook General Practice. You can also contact Biteback http://www.bite-back.org.uk for information on a specific group for students.
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Not all GP's are experienced with eating disorders, it's important to get help from a GP. You can ask the Practice Manager at your Medical Centre, if any of the doctors has a special interest in eating disorders. You can also talk to the Practice Nurse.
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There are NHS guidelines on what treatment you are eligible to see on their website: (http://guidance.nice.org.uk/CG9/QuickRefGuide/pdf/English).
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If you are unhappy with your NHS treatment, please ring our Help Line on 0114 272 8855 and we can give you advice on how to get the help you need. We can write to your GP and outline what treatment you are entitled to.