I don’t mean this in a negative light at all, so please don’t take it that way. Would you ever consider getting maybe a part time job? I feel like it will distract you and keep your mind busy in a positive way and take off some of your focus on health issues and eating.
I think it's fair that Tammy wants to get answers about her health and underlying reasons for her behavioural patterns, however I hope that she doesn't start throwing around all these diagnoses as excuses for not putting in the work to better herself. They should be used to help her understand herself, not a new identity and a crutch that'll help her never leave her comfort zone. Time will tell if this is going to be the same situation as with Amberlynn and her lifelong struggle with OBCD and whatever else the quirky gorl has been diagnosed with.
I was on Ozempic for 5 months, and I lost 42 pounds. Unfortunately, I got diagnosed with pancreatitis, which was caused by the Ozempic. I had to stop the medication immediately. I was very sick for a few weeks. I'm not suggesting for people not to try Ozempic but just air on the side of caution with it and learn about the side effects of this medication before deciding to start taking it. The cravings and hunger unfortunately came back immediately for me, but it's been 3 weeks, and I haven't gained any of the weight back so far. I wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide 😊
Is there any benefits that would come with getting the autism testing? Like, would it help you with getting a more specialized therapist or anything that'd improve your life other than knowing for sure?
Since you are not used to imperial measurements (pounds, inches etc) , you should describe your height and weight in kilos. You can always add the pounds in your editing. Many of your viewers are comfortable with kilograms, but more importantly YOU are used to imetric measurements. The reality of hearing what you are used to is not the same as an equivalent translated.. sort of like hearing or using curse words or shocking language in a language other than your native language.
Tammy , I think it's awesome that you are taking the steps with the self care and yah sometimes It seems like forever or impossible almost to get to wellness. I personally feel like the steps we are taking to care for ourselves speaks volumes even if we aren't getting the care we need or it feels so far out of reach. I continue to enjoy your content and am thankful that you share so openly.
If you have to choose between ED treatment and autistism diagnosis I would choose ED treatment. Obesity = earlier death for most people. I'm speaking as some one ☝️ who struggles with obesity myself ... though if lose 20 more pounds I finally not be obese ...
💙💙💙💙💙 I dont think they would make u wait 3 years for an autism test ... I dont think they make you pick one thing to treat or the other that makes no sense they can treat 2 things at the same time sounds like more bull 💩💩 to me 💙💙💙💙💙
I'm using Ozempic and yes it helps with your hunger and you can loose weight ( i didn't loose anything ) but it doesn't fix the eating disorder. Even when I'm not hungry as soon as the ED hits it doesn't matter if I'm hungry or not, you are still gonna eat. Even though it's not easy to get meds like Ozempic here in NL I'm still having a hard time to get my meds because everywhere in the rest of the world it's so easy to get it that often times there is not enough of that medicine available which causes real stress. Because i use it for my diabetes and not for loosing weight. Regarding the choice between ED therapy or ASD diagnoses. I personally would go for ED therapy cuzz you don't need a ASD diagnoses to be mindful for yourself and surroundings. You can treat yourself as having ASD and adjust things/life where needed. Like you already do, for instance having your headphones with ya and your sunglasses ( i never go out without those 2 ). There is so much info out there about ASD. I think it's more beneficial to you to get the right therapy for your ED. In the end it's just my opinion, you have to decide for yourself. Goodluck with that !
I am so sorry about the Ozempic shortages for those like you who depend upon it for their D. That is awful! Hopefully these drugs will become less trendy.
God the whole situation with your psychologist was so upsetting :/ You handled it so well, if it was me I'd have a multiple week long mental breakdown about it. It sounds like he just developed some kind of prejudice against you and then acted on it in the worst way. It's horrible when people like him act that way because they're in a huge position of power over you, they should know this and act accordingly. They have the power to cut you off from resources and gatekeep access to further medical help, no one should be allowed to abuse that much power so easily. I'm so sorry that you were treated that way, especially when they were supposed to help you. I really think that they had some kind of prejudice against you.
She exhibited good functioning with all she's doing, accomplishing, shopping, improving. The psychologist has to judge that to NOT progressing. This has nothing to do with eating. The psychologist is funded by the welfare coverage system Tammy is on. The psychologist must decide whether he's being ethical and professional in charging the government for services Tammy has outgrown. The psychologist is correct in making his judgement call. There are those who need his professional resources because they cannot accomplish what Tammy is now accomplishing.
@@mf-fb4bt It sounded very much like the psychologist was upset that Tammy pointed out his lack of professionalism during their session and immediately decided to end their future sessions. Psychologists are humans and can be prejudiced and shitty, medical professionals aren't gods who can do no wrong. Tammy herself has said that she still deeply struggles and the psychologist simply chose not to believe her. That's not okay in any capacitym
They cease delivery of service when the patient displays self improvement to the extent Tammy did. Simple as that. Professional integrity and ethics well displayed.
I really feel like this is a common problem for women being treated by male doctors. Men don’t understand or take women seriously. That’s why I always try and get a female doctor or specialist.
I don't know if they have this medication where you are from but it's Vyvanse and it's the ONLY medication that has been approved for binge eating disorder and it WORKS! I am from the USA so I am not sure if it's approved where you are but it's worth looking into. I love your videos especially when I get to see all of your cats! I struggle with major depression, PTSD, agoraphobia, and panic attacks and I get very lonely and struggle a lot but your channel really helps me out. Thanks for making videos and keep up the good work!
Saxenda is NOT the same as Ozempic. Ozempic is once a week shot, Saxenda is a daily shot. Plus Ozempic causes more weight loss then Saxenda. We have both medicines here in the states.
I’m on Mounjaro, which works on 2 different receptors whereas Ozempic only works on one. Mounjaro is stronger than Ozempic and superior to it. I have lost 60 pounds in 8 months. My labs are all within normal range now. However, I have BED and still occasionally get a little bingey. It scares me when this happens. I know I will have to take this medication forever or most likely will gain all the weight back. But, I feel so great. I can cross my legs now, clean myself properly, and put my shoes on without difficulty. I am so happy. You are doing great too Tammy. We are all here for you!
Hi Tammy, I've been watching your videos for a few months and I'm really proud of your progress and hope that you're doing fine. I'm not one to comment often but I knew that I have to say something the minute I saw Nutella. He/ she seems like a really nice hamster but please, if it's not too much, try to educate his/ her owners about proper hamster care. From what I've seen, his enclosure is way too little and can be potentially dangerous (hamster's little feet may be caught between metal bars; I've witnessed it happen before - it often leads to death or amputation). Also, there is no way that a safe (big enough) wheel would fit into that enclosure. I'm not trying to be condescending or preachy, please understand that I genuinely care for these little creatures (I have one beautiful hamster baby myself) and I know that you care for animals too. A good place to start would be youtube (Victoria Raechel is one channel I would recommend, she has a lot of solid info). You can also find a lot of information on websites run by ethical (!) hamster breeders and by different organizations that help small animals in need. Anyway, wish you all the best, take care Tammy!
You should get a guitar. I think you would really enjoy that.. I hope Makker does not have a complication on his teeth cleaning. You may want to contact the vet. Great video and thank you for sharing your journey with us all. Stay strong Tammy.
I completely am there with you about comparing my lowest weight to what I’ve lost now. I’m still about 20 pounds higher than my lowest, but I’ve lost 60 pounds and I seem to forget how amazing that is! ❤
Why can't you get help for your eating disorder and tested for autism at the same time . I watch another channel and this girl is practically dying if anorexia and getting help is almost impossible. There seems to be a lot lacking in the health care there or maybe I'm hit understanding something. I'm from the US and we go to the doctors and have 5 things wrong they test and treat it all. We don't have to choose one thing or the other were going to do first. The doctor just sets up appointments dir whatever we need and if we need a specialized doctor he gives us a referral or makes the appointments and the office cakks to tell us all that and we go. I feel bad that you have to choose. They are both important.
LHet traject wat ze met ozempic bedoelen is de GLI+ ik rond ik juni de GLI normaal af en eerlijk je hebt er minder aan dan ze beloven. Ozempic geeft je een periode van een aantal maanden om gezonde gewoontes aan te leren. Stop je namelijk met Ozempic en je eetgedrag niet aangepast dan zal je alles weer terug aankomen. Mijn advies start het traject voor je eetstoornis. En raden ze je andere hulp aan zeg JA. Hulp krijgen voor je eetstoornis kan heel snel gaan. 2x het traject ingegaan voor boulimia en duurde echt geen half jaar eer ik van de wachtlijst was. En ze hebben er echt verstand van tot 2x toe een opname ivm depressie geweigerd. 3x ja gezegd en het heeft me gered
Many times extra weight protects people from dealing with having to meet men, or some other things.. It makes some of up feel safe. It's easier than having to live without a safety net. Just my thoughts.
I have sleep apnea and using a CPAP was a huge game changer. If I stop using it I feel really drained, lethargic and very confused. It's hard to concentrate or focus on anything. Definitely get a sleep study done.
That is crazy about the access to Ozempic. After the shortage passed here in the US, I asked my doc and was put on Wegovy (sister drug) two days later. 😢
Lucky you, I was taking it - Ozempic for diabetes - what it is intended for and since the off label prescribing for weight loss I have not been able to access it since August 2022. I have gone from administering 8 injections per week to 28 now that I am back on insulin.
Hopefully you will have better access now that Wegovy is out and specific for weight loss. In my state there is now full access to both thank goodness.
I honestly think you could get the same results as Ozempic by eating fewer pieces of bread (1-2, never 3) and eating lots more FIBER and vegetables. If you try to not cook down your veggies so much, the fiber will be more intact. And high-fiber foods are more filling and better for our gut-health. So try to only lightly cook them or eat a nice fresh salad? Personally, I would never gamble with a drug like Ozempic for weight loss. The risk is too high. After I quit eating lots of sugar and reduced the starches (breads) I was used to eating, I lost the weight - And I no longer have the cravings I used to have. Now (I noticed too!) that I just get hungry in the days leading up to my period. So I eat more, and make sure I’m eating good things for periods like spinach (for iron), bananas (potassium), and pumpkin seeds. And so, by figuring out the code and feeding my body with good things it might actually be craving (chocolate = iron = spinach) I don’t have the terrible cramps I used to have, either! Tammy, I think you are very smart and strong enough to do what you want to do without Ozempic. So I am super happy you see it’s flaws as not helping any underlying problems! Go Tammy!! 💛🍋
Hei Tammy! 🤍 In 2021/2022 my BED was out of control and in 9 months time I gained 60kgs. I started going to ED therapy and I also started seeing a nutritionist at the hospital. The hospital also considered offering me weightloss surgery, but decided against it due to my ED. They did however offer me Saxenda. In Norway the requirements for getting Saxenda was having a BMI over 50, when I started my weightloss journey in July 2022 my BMI ws 54. I lost 7kgs on my own from July-December and the 21st of December I started on Saxenda. Since starting this medication my intrusive binge eating thoughts have almost completely gone away. I rarely have cravings and if I ever think of food at all I forget about it almost as soon as I remembered. Im full from smaller portions and I generally dont really want food anymore. I feel like I have a lot more «peace of mind» around food. Ive only had one «binge» since December too, and I say «binge» because I personally felt like I ate too much. The truth was it was a regular day «off plan», where I had an iced coffee and a pastry with a friend and then a larger meal at home later in the evening. Ive been watching your videos for quite a long time now because I always felt like you and I have similar issues and a lot in common. Theres been plenty of times where Ive wanted to suggest Saxenda as an option for you. I know it doesnt work for everyone, and I know its expensive (at least in Norway), but its been an amazing tool in helping me cope with my BED, and the weightloss has been a huge plus. I am down 20kgs and I feel a lot lighter and better in my body which also causes me to want to move more and be more active. I dont know if youll ever read this, but I figured for once it might be worth sharing my insight. Wishing you all the best, Tammy. ♥️ Hugs from Norway. ❤️🇳🇴🤍🇳🇴💙
That orange cat was so cute!! I think most people strum the guitar with their dominant hand and use the non-dominant hand for chords on the fretboard??
I have autism but diagnosis didn't really affect anything. Going on medication (SSRI and antipsychotic) helped my anxiety (OCD) the most. Diagnosis took about 2 years and a lot of different assessments, IQ test etc. It can be very expensive. I also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP. My sleep specialist said going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time, avoiding naps, will have far more impact than using the CPAP. He said the CPAP wouldn't help my constant fatigue much and he was right, I don't feel better, but I'm not good with the sleep schedule. That's the most important thing. Your sleep can never be good if you're irregular. My doctor was willing to put me on saxenda (ozempic not available) but I decided not to because it can worsen mental health conditions and causes thyroid cancer in animals. Data on humans not available.
My autism diagnosis completely changed how my psychologist treated me concerning my depression and anxiety. Anti depressants alone have not worked for me. Intense therapy specialised for autistic people is starting to have an effect.
When I gained a lot of weight, I could feel my body becoming more uncomfortable when sleeping. I had to change how I slept to get to sleep. And then I had these weird symptoms waking up suddenly in the middle of the night. I think it probably was sleep apnea. Thankfully, my doctor helped me start losing weight right away. And whatever that was, stopped. I think I am getting much better sleep now. Plus, I tinted all my computer and tv screens warm-color to prevent blue-light disrupting our sleep patterns. I think it helped! Those little Himalayan salt lamps have nice warm light, too.
I find it interesting that you have to wait so to get into these programs.I am curious to find out if you have sleep apnea. Hoping you find all the answers you seek.I don’t have great patience with waiting for answers about my health.
Girl. This video has bright rays of happiness coming from it. I can feel your happiness of life right now. You are on a great path.. Take a long hike. Xo we are right beside you always... Take care
regardless of how much weight you lost, you can be so very proud of yourself! Look at how much progress you made. Mentally and physically. I hope you see that and you're proud of yourself 🧡
Tammy, I wanted to let you know that you deserve to be happy and at peace with your relationship with food and your ED and to live your absolute best life ❤ You can do it ❤
Omg, I have been tested for sleep apnea as well. I dream non stop, I remember my dreams, I snore (a LOT). I wasn't suffering from sleep apnea, so I am doing what I can to not snore. THC is legal here as well, so I bought some of the gel caps, they help me sleep but I get a hangover!
I took a medication just like ozempic, called Saxenda and it made my lipoedema on my arms, legs and tummy grow. So I ended up gaining weight. It was a total disaster.
I have been using saxenda two years ago. it was very expensive here in Croatia. in a half year i lost about 5 kg. Not enough for that amount of mony. I heard som peopel lost 20 kg in short period of time. It just didnt work that good for me.
There's no way you can get this big with Bulimia. I also have the atypical bulimia of binging and fasting, but if she'd compensate as much as she claims she would be nowhere near her current weight.
I think Ozempic and Saxenda are different things, semaglutide vs liraglutide. I have an ED and use Ozempic and tbh, it has actually helped me to understand my ED urges more and I have actually been able to sit with the psychological discomfort without having a binge. A year after starting it, I'm down 50 pounds, but the weight loss has stopped, even though I have at least 25 more to go, and it's not as effective as it used to be anymore. However, 50 pounds is 50 pounds and it gave me a chance to analyze myself before going straight to the binge and relieving my cravings. I understand the stimuli and motivation behind my issues more.
"... it's not as effective as it used to be anymore." Are you sure about that? I'm certainly not an advocate of ozempic but you've lost and MAINTAINED a 50 lb weight loss without rebounding (yo-yoing). After a significant amount of body fat loss, it is normal for our bodies to adjust and resist further weight loss. The weight loss itself is not the goal. The maintenance is. Celebrate the maintenance of body fat lost over the long term.
@@getter9771 I guess the only way to know for sure that it is no longer effective for you is to go off it and see not only how you feel but how your body reacts.
@@AzaleaBee I didn't say "not effective". I said "not AS effective" :) I could up my dosage and continue to lose if the Ozempic deficit wasn't so huge. But atm I'm just focusing on maintenance and healthy habits.
@@getter9771 Ah. You did say "as". That helps me understand better as well. Especially since I heard that most people gain when going off it. I hope it works well for you to maintain your body fat loss. I am very concerned about any adverse effects for long term use. Take care of you. ♡
Looking forward to hearing about your blood work results.. not just the test you are about to take but how it compares with your previous tests and also and more importantly your future tests.
Stop making excuses for the fact that you must eat the correct amount of food for a human being to be of a healthy weight. Autism - that label will mean higher travel insurance costs when you travel. Other health issues must be dealt with. Getting your weight down will help. Ozempic - if you put in the work to eat less and exercise more it will be a bonus. Your overall caloric intake, including binges, has to be the right level for your activity level to KEEP YOU SAFE. How about instead if binging you do a live and have a rant?
@Barta sparta Hadn't noticed the lack of response. I hope she reads and stops making excuses for eating too much. She is very high functioning if she believes she is autistic, in fact too high functioning - she successfully lives alone and is making a living. The label would create many future problems. One Amber is enough and we are either waiting for something to click and she starts losing, or her demise. I don't wish the same of Tammy.
@@hazelnutcase357 autistic people often have different relationships with food and the treatment for ED amongst autistic people is different. Telling her to just eat less food is a ridiculous approach. Your ignorance is outstanding.
I had been suffering from ED for almoust 40 years. I am beginning to think that abnormal urge for eating is hormonal, hence overeating. There is disconnect with the satiety signal and the brain. More often then not, autistic people suffer from ED. I wouldn't be surprised if research proves this one day. I have never meet any extrovert, socially well adjusted, no anxiety, calm and composed person, with ED. Of course, not all Autistic people have ED, but I think, I could be wrong, that all ED people are Autistic. I just wonder why so little is know on this topic and why prevention and cure hasn't been found yet when there are billions of sufferers?!?!
@Anna Anna thanks for this info. Much appreciated. It is just my opinion and my, non academic way of trying to figure out why so many of us suffer from this life long disorder(in my case) . And why majority of manhood don't know anything about this compulsion.
i am so confused about the guitar part hahaha . so if you strum the strings with your right hand, that means youre right handed! thought i would let you know before you end up buying a lefthanded guitar, they are usually more expensive.
I was on Ozempic for a few months and lost some weight the only problem it didn’t stop the mind cravings only the hunger so my weight loss wasn’t major but I stopped as I had issues with my pancreas with it
Tammy, my mom ordered her Saxenda from Turkey and it arrived the same week, see if u can find someone to buy it and send it to you, 2 years is insane lol here on the Balkans is much easier to get it
Follow your gut. If you do have autism, you may want to receive help with that first since you have never received help for that specific reason. However, you have received some good advice for your binge eating disorder. It's entirely up to you. Only you know what is best for you at this moment.
Hi Tammy! I can speak to Wegovy (ozempic). I have also struggled for decades🤦♀️ with BED. I have tried everything short of surgery. Doctor discussed Wegovy with me. I started it and have lost 20 pounds so far! That’s not the best part. The best part is the food “noise” is gone. I used to think about food and what I would eat all day. I still enjoy food but I don’t obsess and I have not binged in 3 months and have no desire to do so. I am eating well, working out 5 times a week and focus on maintains good mental health. I am aware I may need to be on this for life. Saxenda is a similiar medication. This has been a god send for BED. Good luck in your journey! I am a therapist and work with folks with autism. Therapy and interventions are specific for autism so pursuing an evaluation can open doors to appropriate treatment. Check out the website socialthinking.com and Michelle Garcia Winner. Her work is fantastic. It’s one part of intervention if so desired.
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I don’t mean this in a negative light at all, so please don’t take it that way.
Would you ever consider getting maybe a part time job? I feel like it will distract you and keep your mind busy in a positive way and take off some of your focus on health issues and eating.
I dont think its very helpful for people to label themselves with so many medical issues
I dont think its very helpful to have medical issues go unaddressed. You will have them regardless of if you 'label' it or not.
I think it's fair that Tammy wants to get answers about her health and underlying reasons for her behavioural patterns, however I hope that she doesn't start throwing around all these diagnoses as excuses for not putting in the work to better herself. They should be used to help her understand herself, not a new identity and a crutch that'll help her never leave her comfort zone. Time will tell if this is going to be the same situation as with Amberlynn and her lifelong struggle with OBCD and whatever else the quirky gorl has been diagnosed with.
I was on Ozempic for 5 months, and I lost 42 pounds. Unfortunately, I got diagnosed with pancreatitis, which was caused by the Ozempic. I had to stop the medication immediately. I was very sick for a few weeks. I'm not suggesting for people not to try Ozempic but just air on the side of caution with it and learn about the side effects of this medication before deciding to start taking it. The cravings and hunger unfortunately came back immediately for me, but it's been 3 weeks, and I haven't gained any of the weight back so far. I wish you the best of luck with whatever you decide 😊
All of those types of drugs I can’t take. Pancreatitis from Trulicity,Ozempic and Mounjaro.I will never take any of them again. So very sick as well.
I was on it a year then switched to Mounjaro. Neither gave me any real problems - lost 106 pounds so far , about 50 to go to healthy BMI
Is there any benefits that would come with getting the autism testing? Like, would it help you with getting a more specialized therapist or anything that'd improve your life other than knowing for sure?
Since you are not used to imperial measurements (pounds, inches etc) , you should describe your height and weight in kilos. You can always add the pounds in your editing. Many of your viewers are comfortable with kilograms, but more importantly YOU are used to imetric measurements.
The reality of hearing what you are used to is not the same as an equivalent translated.. sort of like hearing or using curse words or shocking language in a language other than your native language.
Tammy , I think it's awesome that you are taking the steps with the self care and yah sometimes It seems like forever or impossible almost to get to wellness. I personally feel like the steps we are taking to care for ourselves speaks volumes even if we aren't getting the care we need or it feels so far out of reach.
I continue to enjoy your content and am thankful that you share so openly.
Does anyone know who sings the introduction song?l personally find it very beautiful
Yes it’s in her description box
I think it’s called Night Sky IIRC
@@Puglover130 thank you
If you have to choose between ED treatment and autistism diagnosis I would choose ED treatment. Obesity = earlier death for most people. I'm speaking as some one ☝️ who struggles with obesity myself ... though if lose 20 more pounds I finally not be obese ...
Understanding autistic responses can greatly improve your chances of confronting your eating disorder.
You've also been 6 pounds (I guess that's the average weight of a baby at birth?) xD What matters is how youre doing in yourself now. x
Distracted driving please stop
I love how good you are about taking care of yourself and your needs. You sharing this is also helping us to take care of ourselves.
💙💙💙💙💙 I dont think they would make u wait 3 years for an autism test ... I dont think they make you pick one thing to treat or the other that makes no sense they can treat 2 things at the same time sounds like more bull 💩💩 to me 💙💙💙💙💙
I'm using Ozempic and yes it helps with your hunger and you can loose weight ( i didn't loose anything ) but it doesn't fix the eating disorder. Even when I'm not hungry as soon as the ED hits it doesn't matter if I'm hungry or not, you are still gonna eat. Even though it's not easy to get meds like Ozempic here in NL I'm still having a hard time to get my meds because everywhere in the rest of the world it's so easy to get it that often times there is not enough of that medicine available which causes real stress. Because i use it for my diabetes and not for loosing weight. Regarding the choice between ED therapy or ASD diagnoses. I personally would go for ED therapy cuzz you don't need a ASD diagnoses to be mindful for yourself and surroundings. You can treat yourself as having ASD and adjust things/life where needed. Like you already do, for instance having your headphones with ya and your sunglasses ( i never go out without those 2 ). There is so much info out there about ASD. I think it's more beneficial to you to get the right therapy for your ED. In the end it's just my opinion, you have to decide for yourself. Goodluck with that !
Thank you for sharing
I am so sorry about the Ozempic shortages for those like you who depend upon it for their D. That is awful! Hopefully these drugs will become less trendy.
God the whole situation with your psychologist was so upsetting :/ You handled it so well, if it was me I'd have a multiple week long mental breakdown about it. It sounds like he just developed some kind of prejudice against you and then acted on it in the worst way. It's horrible when people like him act that way because they're in a huge position of power over you, they should know this and act accordingly. They have the power to cut you off from resources and gatekeep access to further medical help, no one should be allowed to abuse that much power so easily. I'm so sorry that you were treated that way, especially when they were supposed to help you. I really think that they had some kind of prejudice against you.
This is very sad 😢
She exhibited good functioning with all she's doing, accomplishing, shopping, improving. The psychologist has to judge that to NOT progressing. This has nothing to do with eating. The psychologist is funded by the welfare coverage system Tammy is on. The psychologist must decide whether he's being ethical and professional in charging the government for services Tammy has outgrown. The psychologist is correct in making his judgement call. There are those who need his professional resources because they cannot accomplish what Tammy is now accomplishing.
@@mf-fb4bt It sounded very much like the psychologist was upset that Tammy pointed out his lack of professionalism during their session and immediately decided to end their future sessions. Psychologists are humans and can be prejudiced and shitty, medical professionals aren't gods who can do no wrong. Tammy herself has said that she still deeply struggles and the psychologist simply chose not to believe her. That's not okay in any capacitym
They cease delivery of service when the patient displays self improvement to the extent Tammy did. Simple as that. Professional integrity and ethics well displayed.
I really feel like this is a common problem for women being treated by male doctors. Men don’t understand or take women seriously. That’s why I always try and get a female doctor or specialist.
my cat just LOVES his Churu...I put it on top of his kibble and he's gotten so he won't eat the kibble without the Churu on top!!!
Tammy, you have power over food - never think that you don't.
MY CATS LOVE CHURUS TOO 😅 heheheh awww Tammy you are so cute! 💕✌️ thank you for being there for us
if you’re playing the chords with your left hand and strumming with your right that means you’re right handed!
Hey Tammy I am glad you liked the postcard and stickers! I panicked a few days after I posted it, as I remembered you hate sticky things!!😂🙈
I don't know if they have this medication where you are from but it's Vyvanse and it's the ONLY medication that has been approved for binge eating disorder and it WORKS! I am from the USA so I am not sure if it's approved where you are but it's worth looking into. I love your videos especially when I get to see all of your cats! I struggle with major depression, PTSD, agoraphobia, and panic attacks and I get very lonely and struggle a lot but your channel really helps me out. Thanks for making videos and keep up the good work!
I have BED and am on something similar to ozempic (trulicity). Dr is right, the binges still happen and should be addressed first.
Saxenda is NOT the same as Ozempic. Ozempic is once a week shot, Saxenda is a daily shot. Plus Ozempic causes more weight loss then Saxenda. We have both medicines here in the states.
I’m on Mounjaro, which works on 2 different receptors whereas Ozempic only works on one. Mounjaro is stronger than Ozempic and superior to it. I have lost 60 pounds in 8 months. My labs are all within normal range now. However, I have BED and still occasionally get a little bingey. It scares me when this happens. I know I will have to take this medication forever or most likely will gain all the weight back. But, I feel so great. I can cross my legs now, clean myself properly, and put my shoes on without difficulty. I am so happy. You are doing great too Tammy. We are all here for you!
Was just about to say when you say the weight in pounds i just can’t relate coz what are those anyway? 😂 but kilos???? Those give a perfect image
I do mounjaro and have lost 40 pounds in 4 months but it makes me very tired and nauseated...idk if it's worth it ...I might stop doing it
I like when you drive around so I can see your city. Stay strong and keep being your sweet self.
Hi Tammy, I've been watching your videos for a few months and I'm really proud of your progress and hope that you're doing fine. I'm not one to comment often but I knew that I have to say something the minute I saw Nutella. He/ she seems like a really nice hamster but please, if it's not too much, try to educate his/ her owners about proper hamster care. From what I've seen, his enclosure is way too little and can be potentially dangerous (hamster's little feet may be caught between metal bars; I've witnessed it happen before - it often leads to death or amputation). Also, there is no way that a safe (big enough) wheel would fit into that enclosure. I'm not trying to be condescending or preachy, please understand that I genuinely care for these little creatures (I have one beautiful hamster baby myself) and I know that you care for animals too. A good place to start would be youtube (Victoria Raechel is one channel I would recommend, she has a lot of solid info). You can also find a lot of information on websites run by ethical (!) hamster breeders and by different organizations that help small animals in need. Anyway, wish you all the best, take care Tammy!
Keep going! You deserve it!
You should get a guitar. I think you would really enjoy that.. I hope Makker does not have a complication on his teeth cleaning. You may want to contact the vet. Great video and thank you for sharing your journey with us all. Stay strong Tammy.
Yes, music has a kinda healing ability especially for mental health problems.
I completely am there with you about comparing my lowest weight to what I’ve lost now. I’m still about 20 pounds higher than my lowest, but I’ve lost 60 pounds and I seem to forget how amazing that is! ❤
Why can't you get help for your eating disorder and tested for autism at the same time . I watch another channel and this girl is practically dying if anorexia and getting help is almost impossible. There seems to be a lot lacking in the health care there or maybe I'm hit understanding something. I'm from the US and we go to the doctors and have 5 things wrong they test and treat it all. We don't have to choose one thing or the other were going to do first. The doctor just sets up appointments dir whatever we need and if we need a specialized doctor he gives us a referral or makes the appointments and the office cakks to tell us all that and we go. I feel bad that you have to choose. They are both important.
Saxenda is not exactly the same as ozempic but it’s similar. Saxenda is liraglutide and ozempic is semaglutide.
LHet traject wat ze met ozempic bedoelen is de GLI+ ik rond ik juni de GLI normaal af en eerlijk je hebt er minder aan dan ze beloven. Ozempic geeft je een periode van een aantal maanden om gezonde gewoontes aan te leren. Stop je namelijk met Ozempic en je eetgedrag niet aangepast dan zal je alles weer terug aankomen.
Mijn advies start het traject voor je eetstoornis. En raden ze je andere hulp aan zeg JA.
Hulp krijgen voor je eetstoornis kan heel snel gaan. 2x het traject ingegaan voor boulimia en duurde echt geen half jaar eer ik van de wachtlijst was.
En ze hebben er echt verstand van tot 2x toe een opname ivm depressie geweigerd. 3x ja gezegd en het heeft me gered
Many times extra weight protects people from dealing with having to meet men, or some other things.. It makes some of up feel safe. It's easier than having to live without a safety net. Just my thoughts.
I have sleep apnea and using a CPAP was a huge game changer. If I stop using it I feel really drained, lethargic and very confused. It's hard to concentrate or focus on anything. Definitely get a sleep study done.
Absolutely buy yourself a guitar! Music makes life better :)
Fat keeps you feeling safe. At least it did with me. It protects us from dealing with with unpleasant things.
Awww ur merch is adorable!!!! You’re looking great queen! 😊
That is crazy about the access to Ozempic. After the shortage passed here in the US, I asked my doc and was put on Wegovy (sister drug) two days later. 😢
Lucky you, I was taking it - Ozempic for diabetes - what it is intended for and since the off label prescribing for weight loss I have not been able to access it since August 2022. I have gone from administering 8 injections per week to 28 now that I am back on insulin.
Hopefully you will have better access now that Wegovy is out and specific for weight loss. In my state there is now full access to both thank goodness.
@@alicerabbit8 I should clarify. I’m on Wegovy.
@@laurabeaudry3905 unfortunately for me I am in Australia and we seem to be left till last to receive supply
I honestly think you could get the same results as Ozempic by eating fewer pieces of bread (1-2, never 3) and eating lots more FIBER and vegetables. If you try to not cook down your veggies so much, the fiber will be more intact. And high-fiber foods are more filling and better for our gut-health. So try to only lightly cook them or eat a nice fresh salad? Personally, I would never gamble with a drug like Ozempic for weight loss. The risk is too high. After I quit eating lots of sugar and reduced the starches (breads) I was used to eating, I lost the weight - And I no longer have the cravings I used to have. Now (I noticed too!) that I just get hungry in the days leading up to my period. So I eat more, and make sure I’m eating good things for periods like spinach (for iron), bananas (potassium), and pumpkin seeds. And so, by figuring out the code and feeding my body with good things it might actually be craving (chocolate = iron = spinach) I don’t have the terrible cramps I used to have, either! Tammy, I think you are very smart and strong enough to do what you want to do without Ozempic. So I am super happy you see it’s flaws as not helping any underlying problems! Go Tammy!! 💛🍋
Hei Tammy! 🤍
In 2021/2022 my BED was out of control and in 9 months time I gained 60kgs. I started going to ED therapy and I also started seeing a nutritionist at the hospital. The hospital also considered offering me weightloss surgery, but decided against it due to my ED. They did however offer me Saxenda.
In Norway the requirements for getting Saxenda was having a BMI over 50, when I started my weightloss journey in July 2022 my BMI ws 54. I lost 7kgs on my own from July-December and the 21st of December I started on Saxenda.
Since starting this medication my intrusive binge eating thoughts have almost completely gone away. I rarely have cravings and if I ever think of food at all I forget about it almost as soon as I remembered. Im full from smaller portions and I generally dont really want food anymore. I feel like I have a lot more «peace of mind» around food. Ive only had one «binge» since December too, and I say «binge» because I personally felt like I ate too much. The truth was it was a regular day «off plan», where I had an iced coffee and a pastry with a friend and then a larger meal at home later in the evening.
Ive been watching your videos for quite a long time now because I always felt like you and I have similar issues and a lot in common. Theres been plenty of times where Ive wanted to suggest Saxenda as an option for you. I know it doesnt work for everyone, and I know its expensive (at least in Norway), but its been an amazing tool in helping me cope with my BED, and the weightloss has been a huge plus. I am down 20kgs and I feel a lot lighter and better in my body which also causes me to want to move more and be more active.
I dont know if youll ever read this, but I figured for once it might be worth sharing my insight. Wishing you all the best, Tammy. ♥️
Hugs from Norway. ❤️🇳🇴🤍🇳🇴💙
That orange cat was so cute!!
I think most people strum the guitar with their dominant hand and use the non-dominant hand for chords on the fretboard??
I have autism but diagnosis didn't really affect anything. Going on medication (SSRI and antipsychotic) helped my anxiety (OCD) the most. Diagnosis took about 2 years and a lot of different assessments, IQ test etc. It can be very expensive. I also have sleep apnea and use a CPAP. My sleep specialist said going to bed at the same time and getting up at the same time, avoiding naps, will have far more impact than using the CPAP. He said the CPAP wouldn't help my constant fatigue much and he was right, I don't feel better, but I'm not good with the sleep schedule. That's the most important thing. Your sleep can never be good if you're irregular. My doctor was willing to put me on saxenda (ozempic not available) but I decided not to because it can worsen mental health conditions and causes thyroid cancer in animals. Data on humans not available.
My autism diagnosis completely changed how my psychologist treated me concerning my depression and anxiety. Anti depressants alone have not worked for me. Intense therapy specialised for autistic people is starting to have an effect.
When I gained a lot of weight, I could feel my body becoming more uncomfortable when sleeping. I had to change how I slept to get to sleep. And then I had these weird symptoms waking up suddenly in the middle of the night. I think it probably was sleep apnea. Thankfully, my doctor helped me start losing weight right away. And whatever that was, stopped. I think I am getting much better sleep now. Plus, I tinted all my computer and tv screens warm-color to prevent blue-light disrupting our sleep patterns. I think it helped! Those little Himalayan salt lamps have nice warm light, too.
Yes!!! Get a guitar it’s so much fun playing and singing!! Do it!! Make it a goal!! So proud of you Tammy!
Yes, learn the guitar!!!
That would so amazing!
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Your skin looks amazing! Looks like you have stopped picking at your face.
Saxenda has a black box label. Don't bother with these injectables. Keep working at the root cause.
What is it used for?
@@vickiemouse2359 reduce appetite by acting on GLP1
Yes, Ozempic would really help u! Go to someone who prescribes it to you!
Have missed your uploads Tammy and just wondered if you would do an update as to how your doing now.
I use victoza. It’s a miracle
Those treats are CAT CRACK. Mine go nutzzzz
So cool to see the things you got sent. Yout cats are the best.
As regards therapy and specialising - have you thought about doing trauma therapy for complex PTSD? It's what has helped me most of all.
I find it interesting that you have to wait so to get into these programs.I am curious to find out if you have sleep apnea. Hoping you find all the answers you seek.I don’t have great patience with waiting for answers about my health.
I love your hair, its so healthy and beautiful! how do you do it to have it so long? mine always breaks😢
So true I was just thinking how beautiful her hair is
Girl. This video has bright rays of happiness coming from it. I can feel your happiness of life right now. You are on a great path.. Take a long hike. Xo we are right beside you always... Take care
I thought most people played the guitar with their left hand
I feel the same way about stickers! 😮 it's like a phobia. I get jumpy and feel like i need to run away.
regardless of how much weight you lost, you can be so very proud of yourself! Look at how much progress you made. Mentally and physically. I hope you see that and you're proud of yourself 🧡
Tammy, I wanted to let you know that you deserve to be happy and at peace with your relationship with food and your ED and to live your absolute best life ❤ You can do it ❤
I would definitely love seeing you start playing guitar 😊
Omg, I have been tested for sleep apnea as well. I dream non stop, I remember my dreams, I snore (a LOT). I wasn't suffering from sleep apnea, so I am doing what I can to not snore. THC is legal here as well, so I bought some of the gel caps, they help me sleep but I get a hangover!
Your hair looks great! Love that colour on you ❤
I took a medication just like ozempic, called Saxenda and it made my lipoedema on my arms, legs and tummy grow. So I ended up gaining weight. It was a total disaster.
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I have been using saxenda two years ago. it was very expensive here in Croatia. in a half year i lost about 5 kg. Not enough for that amount of mony. I heard som peopel lost 20 kg in short period of time. It just didnt work that good for me.
I don't think you binge/restrict, I think you binge/fast which is bulimia. BN has more all-or-nothing and acceptance issues. you need dbt!
There's no way you can get this big with Bulimia. I also have the atypical bulimia of binging and fasting, but if she'd compensate as much as she claims she would be nowhere near her current weight.
Hopeful you will get the specialized help for eating disorder.
I think Ozempic and Saxenda are different things, semaglutide vs liraglutide. I have an ED and use Ozempic and tbh, it has actually helped me to understand my ED urges more and I have actually been able to sit with the psychological discomfort without having a binge. A year after starting it, I'm down 50 pounds, but the weight loss has stopped, even though I have at least 25 more to go, and it's not as effective as it used to be anymore. However, 50 pounds is 50 pounds and it gave me a chance to analyze myself before going straight to the binge and relieving my cravings. I understand the stimuli and motivation behind my issues more.
"... it's not as effective as it used to be anymore." Are you sure about that?
I'm certainly not an advocate of ozempic but you've lost and MAINTAINED a 50 lb weight loss without rebounding (yo-yoing). After a significant amount of body fat loss, it is normal for our bodies to adjust and resist further weight loss. The weight loss itself is not the goal. The maintenance is. Celebrate the maintenance of body fat lost over the long term.
@@AzaleaBee Yeah, just talking about it's effect on appetite and such, I've built up some tolerance to it, nothing else
@@getter9771 I guess the only way to know for sure that it is no longer effective for you is to go off it and see not only how you feel but how your body reacts.
@@AzaleaBee I didn't say "not effective". I said "not AS effective" :) I could up my dosage and continue to lose if the Ozempic deficit wasn't so huge. But atm I'm just focusing on maintenance and healthy habits.
@@getter9771 Ah. You did say "as". That helps me understand better as well. Especially since I heard that most people gain when going off it. I hope it works well for you to maintain your body fat loss. I am very concerned about any adverse effects for long term use. Take care of you. ♡
You should definitely learn the guitar. It would be so cool to see you play and sing! 🎸🎶😀
My fingers are fat, short and stubby. I tried to learn but couldnt.
Awww...very sweet
Looking forward to hearing about your blood work results.. not just the test you are about to take but how it compares with your previous tests and also and more importantly your future tests.
Stop making excuses for the fact that you must eat the correct amount of food for a human being to be of a healthy weight.
Autism - that label will mean higher travel insurance costs when you travel.
Other health issues must be dealt with. Getting your weight down will help.
Ozempic - if you put in the work to eat less and exercise more it will be a bonus.
Your overall caloric intake, including binges, has to be the right level for your activity level to KEEP YOU SAFE.
How about instead if binging you do a live and have a rant?
@Barta sparta Hadn't noticed the lack of response. I hope she reads and stops making excuses for eating too much. She is very high functioning if she believes she is autistic, in fact too high functioning - she successfully lives alone and is making a living. The label would create many future problems.
One Amber is enough and we are either waiting for something to click and she starts losing, or her demise. I don't wish the same of Tammy.
@@hazelnutcase357 autistic people often have different relationships with food and the treatment for ED amongst autistic people is different.
Telling her to just eat less food is a ridiculous approach. Your ignorance is outstanding.
Your hair looks beautiful!
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Cant belive i have been waiting for you
I had been suffering from ED for almoust 40 years. I am beginning to think that abnormal urge for eating is hormonal, hence overeating. There is disconnect with the satiety signal and the brain.
More often then not, autistic people suffer from ED. I wouldn't be surprised if research proves this one day. I have never meet any extrovert, socially well adjusted, no anxiety, calm and composed person, with ED. Of course, not all Autistic people have ED, but I think, I could be wrong, that all ED people are Autistic.
I just wonder why so little is know on this topic and why prevention and cure hasn't been found yet when there are billions of sufferers?!?!
@Anna Anna thanks for this info. Much appreciated. It is just my opinion and my, non academic way of trying to figure out why so many of us suffer from this life long disorder(in my case) . And why majority of manhood don't know anything about this compulsion.
I cal that their Wink!!!
I’m on Ozempic
i am so confused about the guitar part hahaha . so if you strum the strings with your right hand, that means youre right handed! thought i would let you know before you end up buying a lefthanded guitar, they are usually more expensive.
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Aaahhhh your cats are just too cuuuute😭😭💖💖💖
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Ozempic is $100.00 a month here in the US!
That would depend on insurance. With no insurance, I believe it is closer to $1,000.
@@MyMomCallsMeSar wow!
I hope it all goes well 💜
My cat has the same sort of fuzzbutt, she garnered the nickname “sweet cheeks” because of it😅
I gained 7 pounds this month. I don't like myself and am becoming agoraphobic.
I'm diagnosed autistic and I think you you should text that first since it will more clarity and a sense of stability to your life
I was on Ozempic for a few months and lost some weight the only problem it didn’t stop the mind cravings only the hunger so my weight loss wasn’t major but I stopped as I had issues with my pancreas with it
Tammy, my mom ordered her Saxenda from Turkey and it arrived the same week, see if u can find someone to buy it and send it to you, 2 years is insane lol here on the Balkans is much easier to get it
Follow your gut. If you do have autism, you may want to receive help with that first since you have never received help for that specific reason. However, you have received some good advice for your binge eating disorder. It's entirely up to you. Only you know what is best for you at this moment.
Ozempic caused me to lose hair as it has lots of people. Check it out on google.
Has anyone else experienced hair los
Hi Tammy! I can speak to Wegovy (ozempic). I have also struggled for decades🤦♀️ with BED. I have tried everything short of surgery. Doctor discussed Wegovy with me. I started it and have lost 20 pounds so far! That’s not the best part. The best part is the food “noise” is gone. I used to think about food and what I would eat all day. I still enjoy food but I don’t obsess and I have not binged in 3 months and have no desire to do so. I am eating well, working out 5 times a week and focus on maintains good mental health. I am aware I may need to be on this for life. Saxenda is a similiar medication. This has been a god send for BED. Good luck in your journey! I am a therapist and work with folks with autism. Therapy and interventions are specific for autism so pursuing an evaluation can open doors to appropriate treatment. Check out the website socialthinking.com and Michelle Garcia Winner. Her work is fantastic. It’s one part of intervention if so desired.