Eating Disorders Support Group
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So, I’ve been out of inpatient for about 2 months.. When I initially got out I was at a “healthy” weight and suppose to go into a program. When I got out I decided to not do the program because I thought I could manage it and deal with it with the help of my therapist.
Now, I’ve lost all the weight I’ve gained in the hospital and my therapist wants me to do a higher level of treatment because what I’m doing now is not working. I keep trying to tell her I just need more time and I can show her that I can do it with the help of her and my family. But, apart me knows I probably need to go and get more help because nothing on a lower level seems to be helping. The idea of putting my family through that is emotionally exhausting for me and them. I know it’s crazy but I keep trying to rationalize maybe I can manage my ED for just a while.. I’m not sure.
I just need to hear other opinions and advice from other people.
Firstly, I'm sorry to hear you're struggling. It sounds like you're feeling rather conflicted about whether to seek treatment at a higher level of care. Part of you feels like you want to continue outpatient, but it sounds like there is a part of you that knows a higher level of care could be really beneficial right now, especially in light of how much you've been struggling in your current situation.
I am wondering, what do you think is keeping you from deciding to try a higher level of treatment? I know it's tough, but sometimes looking deep within ourselves and taking an honest and open look at how we are feeling/what we are thinking about a situation can help.
Good luck!