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Seeking a counselor in 2 weeks
I had my doctor’s appointment on November last year. On the day of my appointment, I had a basic checkup as usual. When my doctor came inside the room, she told me that I’ve gained 20 more pounds since the last appointment (that was about 6 months before the appointment). My doctor proceeded to tell me that if I don’t change my lifestyle, I will not only get diabetes, I will also end up having problems with my liver (Non Alcoholic Liver disease) by the time I’m in my 30s or if not sooner. My BMI is 40, which is already extreme obesity.
When she told me that, I finally decided to tell my doctor about my mental health and the reason why I’m unable to change. I told her about how my disorder, ADHD, is keeping me from changing my lifestyle and how it’s affected other areas in my life. I told her that because of my inability to change, it took a toll on my mental health. The only reason why I finally decided to say something instead of remain silent was because I truthfully don’t want to have health problems at a young age. I know that if I don’t do anything about my mental health, my physical health will grow worse until I eventually start suffering from health problems related to diabetes.
My doctor sent a referral to a counselor which I’m scheduled to go to in about 2 weeks. To be quite honest, I’m doubtful that a counselor can actually help me. I don’t think anybody can help me. I just feel like I’m unfixable. I don’t want to suffer with major health problems in the future, but at the same time it’s hard for me to change. I’m in a position where I’m just stuck, like I’m forced to just sit and wait for fate to decide what will happen to me. #Obesity #ADHD
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