Eating issue and college....

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Registered: 10-17-2006
Eating issue and college....
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Tue, 10-17-2006 - 10:58pm
Hey all - so I have been dealing with anorexia for about a year+ now and it is really beginning to take a toll on my energy level/ performance - it's really beginning to impair my abilities with my job but more importantly school (I am attending college and am currently a sophomore with the worst memory/coherency ever). I have tried/am trying to overcome my eating issues on my own but it's not really working out... but I'm scared/reluctant to check into an intensive outpatient program because that would mean I would have to stop out of school for a little bit, but I really don't want to do that becasue school is where my heart is right now and I don't want to give it up... I guess I'm just hoping for some other thoughts/opinions/words of advice on the matter... thanks so much :)
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Registered: 09-01-2006
Wed, 10-18-2006 - 1:29am
Hi: Does your college have any support groups or therapist whom could help you recover? I what you are going through. I have been dealing with bulimic behaviors since the 8th grade and just recently found the courage to schedule an evaluation with a trained therapist at my school (which is taking place tomorrow at (9:30-10:30) I have never been so nervous about anything in my life. I love school eventhough it is extremely stressful. Between working and preparing for classes I do not really have time to commit to therapy or any other form of recovery but I do realize that if I don't make the time my behaviors will eventually kill me. Well good luck in recovery hopefully we will all come out the otherside soon.
Ta ta for now I will talk to you guys later!
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Registered: 09-06-2005
Fri, 10-20-2006 - 4:28pm

There should be resources at your school health center.

 

 

~Diana~

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Registered: 10-17-2006
Sun, 10-22-2006 - 4:56pm
Sorry, I just assume everyone knows what’s going on/what’s running through my head… I have been told by my counselor, physician and the admission counselor at the ED program that I should check in ASAP… and I want to as of lately - I just feel like there are so many factors holding me back from it (primarily school and feeling scared doesn’t help any…). Lately, however, I feel like I am crashing and that school may just have to be put on the back burner… but there are so many strings attached to it ‘cuz I’m 5-6 weeks away from the end of the term… anyways thanks for the previous advice and for lending an ear once again – I appreciate it :)
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Registered: 09-06-2005
Sat, 10-28-2006 - 1:56pm

Hey there sparkle -- sorry I could not be there for you when you replied.

 

 

~Diana~