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My Daughter's Anorexia Battle and the help of CITT/CAMHS

Posted By LawrieS

"My Daughter's Anorexia Battle and the help of CITT/CAMHS"

About: CAHMS Lanarkshire; CITT Lanarkshire

(as a parent/guardian),

Over the course of this year my daughter fell victim to anorexia, losing lots of weight and spiralling decline in mental health to the point she felt she didn't want to be here any more. This caused huge stress and anguish in our household and a complete breakdown in the functioning of our family, from jobs, school and personal relationships.

Having been taking part in the Children and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) therapy sessions, at the start of September we referred to the Community Intensive Therapy Team (CITT) team to provide support daily in our home for my wife an I to help our daughter eat (initially) and to navigate through the complex issues raised by this illness.

From that day onwards things took a huge step forward. We were given advice, reassurance and motivation to keep going. The team are all very skilled listeners and experienced in knowing the right way to put things for my daughter to comprehend. Their help was genuinely invaluable and I will never be able to thank them enough for helping us get our family back.

Special mention to Peter, Evan, Angela, James and Trisha who were the most frequent visitors and we became very fond of their company, as with all the team, they deserve huge recognition for helping to essentially save my daughter's life. Thank you all from the bottom of out hearts.

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Response from Laura Jack, Service Manager, Specialist Children's Health Services Unit (SCSHU) inc. Paediatric & CAMHS, NHS Lanarkshire about a year and a half ago
Laura Jack
Service Manager, Specialist Children's Health Services Unit (SCSHU) inc. Paediatric & CAMHS,
NHS Lanarkshire

Submitted on 15/11/2022 at 10:48
Published on Care Opinion at 10:48

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Hi LawrieS,

Thank you so much for taking the time to get in touch with us - and with such kind words. We can't even begin to imagine how difficult and stressful the last year must have been for your daughter and your wider family.

I'm sure I won't be the only person who has gotten goosebumps reading your story, learning about how much the team here at CAMHS (particularly CITT) have helped your family. I know the team work so hard and are so passionate about helping young people and their families so they will be over the moon to read your words.

I will make sure your message goes to each one of them so they know how appreciated they are and the real difference they have made.

We appreciate this would be a really sensitive area for you to discuss but I wondered if you would be willing to get in touch to chat this over? We often find that positive experiences from children and young people and their families can help with those who may be struggling. I completely understand if this wouldn't be the right time for you and your family but if you felt it was something you could help us with please feel free to drop me an email.

My email address is laura.jack@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.

Thanks again,

Laura

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