What are my chances of getting on the Dr. Phil show?

I wrote to them about my daughters anorexia and our hell life for the past year. The inability to find good treatment in this area, or even a therapist that specializes in it. The financial abyss that our family has been placed in due to this problem.

Anyway, I got an e-mail from one of their researchers asking for more information and if we were all willing to be on the show. They wanted pictures and all sorts of stuff. Do you think I really have a shot at getting my daughter help on this show? Or is this just something they do with everyone who writes in?

I don't want to get my hopes up. I have gotten them up so often in the past, when she seemed to be getting better and then only to have them dashed. Should I get my hopes up? Do I have a chance?

Thank you for the encouragement. I really want this more than anything. I have tried so hard to get her help this past year and nothing has seemed to work. I want her to go to an out of state (we don't have any good ones here) treatment center. She is 13 and I know it has to be stopped now or it will only take a deeper hold on her. I only have one daughter and it seems I am loosing her to Anna (short of anorexia). I so want my daughter back. I can't even sleep tonight because I am hopeful and scared at the same time that maybe this is just another dead end. Thanks again for the words of encouragement.

Yes you have a chance!! If they feel you are sincere then they will try to help your dauighter!! I hope everything goes well!

I think you are being considered. I don't think they would waste their time on someone who has no chance to be on the show. In your situation, ALWAYS KEEP YOUR HOPES UP! Don't become discouraged in your search for help. Never stop looking until you find help that works. The best of luck to you and your family in your time of need!

If you got a legitimate response from someone from the show I'd say your chances are pretty good. I don't think they answer EVERY email. They recieve too many. I would give them the info they want and even keep emailing them to get the status. Good luck both with the show and your daughter.

it sounds promising. even if they can't get you on the show, if they want that info, they may want to help her find help anyway. Good Luck.

I don't know about the chances, but one thing I do know concerning TV and Hollywood is that you need to be patient.
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