u/captain_squirtypants

Not looking for medical advice; seeing if anyone has been in a similar place.

I have had anorexia for more than half of my life. I have been to multiple residential treatment programs over the years, never finding a great amount of success and each one contributing to significant treatment trauma.

I have always worked with an outpatient team as well... The problem is, I have never had success in recovery outpatient, either. I am once again in a place where my weight and health are in a precarious position. I am not currently working due to my disorder, but I want to go back so badly (and they want me back asap).

My most recent residential attempt lasted less than one day and caused an intense trauma reaction that I have never experienced before.

I am back to square one. I have exhausted all feasible residential options (geographically speaking). I don't WANT to be in residential treatment, obviously, but I question if I could actually make progress outpatient (which I have never successfully done before). I have plenty of outpatient support. Anyone been in a similar position? TIA.

Not looking for medical advice; seeing if anyone has been in a similar place.

I have had anorexia for more than half of my life. I have been to multiple residential treatment programs over the years, never finding a great amount of success and each one contributing to significant treatment trauma.

I have always worked with an outpatient team as well... The problem is, I have never had success in recovery outpatient, either. I am once again in a place where my weight and health are in a precarious position. I am not currently working due to my disorder, but I want to go back so badly (and they want me back asap).

My most recent residential attempt lasted less than one day and caused an intense trauma reaction that I have never experienced before.

I am back to square one. I have exhausted all feasible residential options (geographically speaking). I don't WANT to be in residential treatment, obviously, but I question if I could actually make progress outpatient (which I have never successfully done before). I have plenty of outpatient support. Anyone been in a similar position? TIA.

Not looking for medical advice; seeing if anyone has been in a similar place.

I have had anorexia for more than half of my life. I have been to multiple residential treatment programs over the years, never finding a great amount of success and each one contributing to significant treatment trauma.

I have always worked with an outpatient team as well... The problem is, I have never had success in recovery outpatient, either. I am once again in a place where my weight and health are in a precarious position. I am not currently working due to my disorder, but I want to go back so badly (and they want me back asap).

My most recent residential attempt lasted less than one day and caused an intense trauma reaction that I have never experienced before.

I am back to square one. I have exhausted all feasible residential options (geographically speaking). I don't WANT to be in residential treatment, obviously, but I question if I could actually make progress outpatient (which I have never successfully done before). I have plenty of outpatient support. Anyone been in a similar position? TIA.

I was supposed to admit to res for what feels like the 423rd time (it's very much not my first rodeo). I woke up this morning completely panicked and rescheduled the admission. This is not the first time I have pulled this.

I feel stupid for putting off the inevitable, especially since time at home is certainly not benefitting my mental and physical health; in fact, I fear for my health more and more every day. But my anxiety (and my grip on my eating disorder) got the better of me, again.

The new plan is to admit next Monday. Has anyone been through something similar or could perhaps offer some wise words?

I was supposed to admit to res for what feels like the 423rd time (it's very much not my first rodeo). I woke up this morning completely panicked and rescheduled the admission. This is not the first time I have pulled this.

I feel stupid for putting off the inevitable, especially since time at home is certainly not benefitting my mental and physical health; in fact, I fear for my health more and more every day. But my anxiety (and my grip on my eating disorder) got the better of me, again.

The new plan is to admit next Monday. Has anyone been through something similar or could perhaps offer some wise words?

Has anyone ever been to the Klarman Eating Disorder Center at McLean Hospital for res? Looking to ask some specific questions and would love to hear any/all feedback/experiences. Thanks so much!

Hi all,

Has anyone ever been to the Klarman Eating Disorder Center at McLean Hospital for res? Looking to ask some specific questions and would love to hear any/all feedback/experiences. Thanks so much!