Reaching Out

[22/09, 22:29] CALM: Hi, welcome to CALM on WhatsApp.

We are here to talk things through and offer support, information and signposting.

Our chats are generally between 30 to 40 minutes and not more than one in an evening.

Please understand that we are not counsellors, therapists or medically trained and we cannot offer long-term ongoing support.

What would you like to talk about tonight?
[22/09, 22:30] Chlobo: I feel like a failure I been offloading a lot and i think I have an eating disorder and it's causing me to get into debt and bad health issues and I think if I don't get it sorted soon it's going to get a lot worse
[22/09, 22:31] Chlobo: I'm 85kg and have PCOS it took me 20 years to get from 110kg to 85kg but it seems the only methods that work is extreme fasting, skipping meals and compulsive exersise walking 50-100km a week and swim twice a week
[22/09, 22:33] CALM: Hi there, thank you for your message. Very sorry to hear that you are struggling. Have you seen your GP about the eating disorder?
[22/09, 22:33] Chlobo: Thank you for being there. I am waiting to hear back from them
[22/09, 22:35] CALM: That's good, we can provide you with some important organisations where you could get support for the eating disorder and some advice, would you like us to share the details with you?
[22/09, 22:36] CALM: You're welcome
[22/09, 22:37] Chlobo: That would be brilliant
[22/09, 22:37] CALM: Great, just one moment please
[22/09, 22:38] CALM: Beat
0808 801 0677 (England)
0808 801 0433 (Wales)
beateatingdisorders.org.uk - https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Offers information and advice on eating disorders, and runs a supportive online community. Also provides a directory of support services at HelpFinder.
[22/09, 22:39] CALM: First Steps ED
firststepsed.co.uk - https://firststepsed.co.uk/
Advice and support for anyone affected by eating disorders.
[22/09, 22:39] CALM: Some Self Care tips: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/recovery-and-self-care/
[22/09, 22:41] Chlobo: These are good thank you
[22/09, 22:42] CALM: https://www.stepchange.org/how-we-help.aspx - this is a debt charity to get some guidance if you need to talk to someone
[22/09, 22:42] CALM: You're welcome, we hope that the links will help for you to get support while you wait to hear back from your GP
[22/09, 22:42] Chlobo: Sometimes my PCOS flares up. A lot of people talk about the lack of weight loss fertility but they don't talk about the stress, suicidal tendencies and low self esteem and trauma that comes with it
[22/09, 22:43] CALM: We can imagine, how are you managing?
[22/09, 22:46] Chlobo: I am away at the moment in Greece I enjoy it the fresh food, swimming and the scenes makes me enjoy life again
[22/09, 22:48] CALM: That's great minimising stress can make a difference. We would suggest to also ask your GP if there is a clinic where you can get some support from
[22/09, 22:48] Chlobo: That would be great
[22/09, 22:49] Chlobo: I sometimes talk to my friends too, I ramble on sometimes but only because I trust them and know they would do the same
[22/09, 22:49] CALM: We hope that things get easier for you and we hope that you will get some good support in place.
[22/09, 22:50] Chlobo: Thank you I reached out to the debt space link the forms are exhausting but sure it will go through
[22/09, 22:51] CALM: Yes we are sure you will get it all done, having lots of short breaks and you will get there.
[22/09, 22:52] CALM: For now we wish you a lovely rest of your holiday and good health
[22/09, 22:55] Chlobo: Thank you
[22/09, 22:55] CALM: You're welcome, good night