Eating Disorder Units...scared.
 

After speaking to my Psychiatrist yesterday,we have come to the provisional agreement that I'm going to go into IP treatment for my anorexia after I finish my A-level exams in June :/ I know realistically it's a positive step but I'm so scared...I've been IP lots of times before but it's always been forced one me,I've rebelled against treatment and been sectioned.

However,I presented a very rational argument to my Psych yesterday about why I think IP might work for me now...my head's in a very different place than in the past and I feel ready to make an effort to recovering from my eating disorder.I thought my Psych was just going to laugh at me and tell me I weigh too much for IP treatment still but she said considering I've been having OP treatment for over a year now and my weight is only falling still, she would be happy to refer me on for more help.

My head has been screaming at me ever since...telling me I made the wrong decision,why do I want to go into hospital and have all the control taken away from me again and that I'm still too fat anyway :/ I mean nothing is set in stone yet,I have another appointment in 2 weeks time with my Psych so I can always tell her I changed my mind I guess.

I'm going to be going to either the Woodbourne Priory in Birmingham or Huntercombe in Stafford I think...has anyone been to either of those?

I think it sounds like areally good idea and if you agreeing to go and get help you are not having all your control taken because you are making the decision but you are going to have the help you need to stick to the decision because it won't always be easier. Its better than not getting the help and things getting worse and ending up being sectioned again isn't it?
It is your decision but this is a good opportunity and you can come through this.
Take care
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Well done on making that decision! Don't regret it, it shows you do want help, you do want to get better - and you can and will if you put your mind to it and really fight.

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It's really great that you made this descision on your own and that you want to fight this. I know the feeling can be scary now because you start to think of it all ... but there is obviously a part of you that wants to get better and now the ED part is spreading doubt. But you can fight this and get better!

Hugs!

im sorry i dont know either of the places you mentioned [and dont have an ED either!] but i just wanted to say a big well done for making that decision.

i think you did the right thing and were very brave.Its a great step and must have taken a lot of courage.

i hope that you are offered IP treatment if it helps and that you will also find the courage to take that and go in and that it helps you.

You were so brave doing all of this and im sure you can slowly build on that.

im sure it wont be easy but it sounds like your on the right road.

Well done.

You should be very proud.

And good luck with the exams too! Here if ever you need someone or some support.

I'm very proud.
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