Is it possible to recover from an eating disorder while being a full -time college student?
I was recently diagnosed with an eating disorder. I’m not sure how severe it is, but I am 5’7, 95 pounds, and I eat anywhere from 800-1000 calories a day. I’ve been seeing a counselor who is currently working on getting a treatment plan together for me. I want to get better, but I also want to stay in school. How time consuming will treatment be? Will I be able to stay and do well in school while dealing with my eating disorder?
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Yes, it is definitely possible to recover from an eating disorder while remaining a full-time college student. I also have an eating disorder, and I know from experience that recovery is extremely difficult, but it is possible for you. To remain a full-time college student while recovering, you would have to continue your treatment on an outpatient basis, and be very careful of allowing college to distract you from your recovery. Put your recovery first, because without your recovery, your eating disorder may distract you from the goals that you have in your life.
You should begin to see a registered dietician, who can help you to create a meal plan that will bring you back up to a healthy weight. Continue to see your therapist frequently, and you should also find a doctor that you like, preferably one who specializes in eating disorders. You may also want to look for support groups so that you can have some extra support throughout your recovery.
If it is suggested that you go to a partial, residential or inpatient treatment, try to consider the idea. However, I think that as long as you want to recover and you work hard to achieve that goal, you can do so on an outpatient basis. There will be many struggles throughout your recovery, but you can overcome your eating disorder and live a happier and healthier life.
If you have any questions or want to know about my experiences with recovery, my email is laurelle117@yahoo.com. Good luck with your recovery
just eat more…aint that hard
my best friend does it all the time…
I am also in recovery, some people are able to do school at the same time, some arent.
but remember- school is much easier if you are healthy, and your recovery should come first