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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Itzjustme 12/29/2011

so intensive out patient is not an option the therapist from renfrew tells me. im trying to think about possitive things thatll happpen if i go. but all i can think about is the negative wich are the cons

my mom and family will say mean things to me
my mom will give up on me
theyll call me stupid an attention seeker etc
ill miss school
ill get triggered my girls thinner than i am
people wud look at me and be like shes fat why is she in here
ill be mad far away from home so no onne will visit me

some pros that i see a little bit are
i will be cared for by nice people
all i have to do is worry about working on ed
ill meet girls like me
i wont be judged
ill get the medical attention i need

there are more cons than pros with this one....waaahhhh IDK WHAT TO DO!!

i will talk to my mom tomoro about this but i know itll just be negative.

deleted_user 12/29/2011

I think you know what step is the right direction - take it, and run... You can do it

deleted_user 12/30/2011

I see from your profile that you are struggling with much more than just ED, which many of us are. I've never been IP at a specialized ED treatment facility, but I've been IP plenty of times at other places and I'm pretty sure that they will also address your other issues. Going to this place for ED could also help you out with so much more. The counseling/therapy alone will help you with so much.

Please give it a chance. I've learned the best way to deal with negative family members is to stop trying to convince them with words, and SHOW them by getting healthy and working on yourself. It's all about YOU right now. The rest will fall into place.

(((hugs)))

deleted_user 12/30/2011

I agree with everything Pandora said. Absolutely go for it!!

Itzjustme 12/30/2011

i keep hearing that ip was a negative experience....that this one girl posted about her friend who just wasted her time and money at renfrew...i know that everyone has their own opinion tho and maybe itll help me...im getting labs done and i think if im very sick i have to go. im just scared...i talked to my dad and he said becareful of them just trying to take ur money and he said i have to help myself and just eat. he said its not hard but what he doesnt get it that after i eat i have to deal with this loud thing in my head telling me all my fears and how worthless i am

deleted_user 12/30/2011

IP isnt right for everyone, but i think if you have the chance to go....run with it! i really think this could be a step in the right direction towards your recovery!

Itzjustme 12/30/2011

yeah i think ill go....i talked to this nice lady and she said that shell call the therapist nd tell her to call me and we'll have a conference call with my mom....cuz im scared to talk to my mom about it. she was really nice she listened to me as i talk and when i called her nd asked if i could talk to her about my assessment she was like ofcourse wats up? and just listened. and assured me that nothing bad will happen to me if i go to residential and its not like a psych ward with locked doors and prison type lol

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