Eating Disorders Support Group

Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.

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Finding treatment

learningtolovemack
learningtolovemack

I find it difficult to properly find treatment and I don't know yet if I'm fully ready.  I'm trying to decide whether outpatient, day treatment or residential would be best for me.  I don't wanna go into detail about my struggles as I don't want to trigger anyone, but I thought I would join this group as a first step to re-engaging in eating disorder support 

sonnycamehome
sonnycamehome
Welcome to the group :)

I'm glad you joined and decided that an online support group was a good starting point for you.
Choosing a type of treatment is a very personal choice, but I think it's great that you are considering all of your options and are ready to get the additional support you need for Recovery.

Feel free to post here anytime....we have a great group here with people in all different stages of healing.
Mom2girlies
Mom2girlies
I understand. I just joined this group not too long ago and I have wondered also if I needed inpatient but my life is so busy and if I took time away from work to do that I doubt I would have a job. I know that technically they cant do that but you know they could find a way. So I have found getting on her daily has helped. It hasnt stopped me completely but it has started slowing me down so I am hoping to keep going in the right direction. I hope that you find this site useful and the people on here are all very friendly. hugs
forestfreek
forestfreek
Welcome to the group! And feel free to talk about your struggles here - that's what this group is for. We only ask that if you post specific numbers (weight, calorie intake, BMIs. etc) that you put a "TW" (trigger warning) within the title of your post. That way, others that are in a particularly vulnerable state can chose to avoid possible triggers by not reading your post.

Also, don't feel bad that you aren't certain if you "want" recovery right now - we all have struggled with the concept of wanting to get better but also wanting to hold on to our ED behaviours. Be proud of yourself that you took the step to post here and have reached out for help.