I have read the mental health resource (it is excellent and I will be calling to find out more of each location), but it would help immensely if someone could also share a personal experience or lead regarding my condition. 

 

Hello, my name is Sam. I am a Thai citizen living in Pan, Thailand. A year ago, I was diagnosed as an anorexic (eating disorder) and suffering from depression. Since then I have gone to Chiang Mai and Bangkok in hopes to find a doctor, therapist, or support group that can help me. I knew that I could not overcome this alone and that I needed professional help. However, it has been a very difficult experience as being depressed and having an eating disorder in Thailand is frowned upon. I never felt so alone as when Thai doctors simply dismiss my depression as a joke, or when family and friends laugh when I tell them I have an eating disorder. It is difficult to approach them again because I feel as if I am a burden to them. Many Thai people do not understand how serious depression and eating disorders can be, it can feel very cold sometimes when you realize that the people you love do not understand you, going as far as belittling you. But I am not asking for people to understand, it is okay. Instead, I am asking for help in order to find professional treatment for people like me.

 

I am asking for help on a foreigner forum because I believe Western oriented therapy and medical practices will be more suitable for someone in my situation. So far I have not met a Thai doctor or therapist who truly understood what I was facing or how to help me. But I still have hope that there is someone out there who can. Whether they are Thai or foreigner, it does not matter. I am willing to do what it takes to recover and can travel to any city if there is a real chance of finding help. Please, if you know of someone or can provide any lead, let me know so that I can reach them. I studied English abroad, so communicating is not a problem. 

 

Honestly, my thoughts have taken a turn for the worse and my mind is plagued with suicidal thoughts. Please, I beg of you, it would mean so much to know that people care. Thank you again. 

Sincerely,

Sam

I have moved your original post over here to the Health forum, please continue in that topic. 

 

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