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Hi all,

Well, I posted a little while ago about fall being hard for me...

Turns out that things are quickly spiraling out of control and I can't help but destroy everything I touch...

I'm looking into residential treatment centers but not having much luck. The ones I am finding seem to center around addiction recovery, and I'm not an addict.

The most promising that I've found so far is timberline knolls... They focus on eating disorders but also deal with trauma and mood disorders. I definitely have food issues, along with other self-destructive behaviors such as burning and Rx med abuse.

I am NOT looking for a locked down hospital type setting as these places are more traumatizing than anything, coupled with the fact that I don't need that high of a level of care.

Any suggestions or advice (good or bad)?

Thanks,
Cerah
nelliefay
nelliefay
I'm in a different country, so I"m not sure if it applies. Here, if you go to hospital, youre voluntary. You can leave anytime. It's when you're a danger to yourself and/or others, that you get 'scheduled' and HAVE to be in hospital. Sounds to me like you won' t end up locked up. The place that deals with both eating disorders and trauma sounds good. I have had many trips to a hospital which dealt with childhood and other trauma. It was great, and really helpful at the time. IT's a good memory now. Good luck.
deleted_user
deleted_user
In the states you can check yourself out AMA, but still have to wait 72 hours once you sign the form. I know b/c I did this while in the trauma unit at Sheppard Pratt.

I just don't want to be in a locked down unit where I have to ask to do anything and everything as loss of control is a huge trigger for me and in these types of settings, I feel like I have no control over my treatment.

Thanks for your reply!
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deleted_user
Not sure what your insurance situation is, but Sierra Tucson in Tucson, AZ has a great program. Yes, it started as a drug/alcohol recovery center, but they have programs for trauma, eating disorders and for depression/anxiety (aka mood disorders). If you'd like more information about it, feel free to send me a message.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks, Farah, for the suggestion. I checked and they don't accept my insurance, unfortunately =(
deleted_user
deleted_user
Google it, thats what i did, a lot of places came up. They didnt take my insurance though.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Theres a really good place in florida, i forgot what its called, i found it on google.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Thanks for your replies.

I'm now looking into an intensive outpatient program closer to home (it's in WV). I have to fill out a bunch of paperwork over the next few days and do some phone interviews as well. It's just so frustrating that there's so little out there for help between a locked down hospital unit and regular therapy. I belong to a community mental health center but they're overbooked and understaffed. Not to mention that they don't know much about PTSD! But such is life... I live in a rural area as it is and have to drive an hour down to the city for therapy.
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