Some years ago, I wrote a book about my ten days in an eating disorder treatment center. It was never published, but now I feel like sharing some of it. I’m going to post random chapters to be enjoyed in little servings like this. –Juliana The bathroom doors are locked so no one can vomit after meals. I must get an RC to unlock the door for me and then the RC waits, standing just outside the stall, until I am finished. This is called “supervised” bathroom access. I am new and can’t be trusted yet. They need to observe me for a week’s time. If in that time I prove I am not a puking risk I will be upgraded to “tapered” or unsupervised access. But at “tapered” status, one cannot use the bathroom until a full hour has passed after a meal. (I assume this is so the food can be digested enough so that it can’t be easily vomited up like it can be directly following a meal.)
I already know I'm not going to be anybody's favorite patient at the old folks' home; a situation like this would make me absolutely lose it. Yes, personal autonomy vs. being herded together and controlled is not to be taken for granted. Yet many people don't know what to do with themselves if they're not in a controlled herd of some sort (maybe short of having to beg for access to the restroom).
I really enjoy your writing. Your descriptions are detailed and patiently sketched. You seem to have spent a lot of time ensuring this chapter and others are carefully polished. Thanks for sharing! 🙏
I already know I'm not going to be anybody's favorite patient at the old folks' home; a situation like this would make me absolutely lose it. Yes, personal autonomy vs. being herded together and controlled is not to be taken for granted. Yet many people don't know what to do with themselves if they're not in a controlled herd of some sort (maybe short of having to beg for access to the restroom).
oh gosh poor Farah
Glad you sought help and did not repeat Karen Carpenter
I am glad that I saw your post {on Instagram} about Substack.
I am actually currently TRYING to write a book - Lawd help me. lol.
It's wonderful that you are sharing your writings here...
I wonder why you have not considered self-publishing your book with something like Amazon?
I hope that you will consider publishing it in its entirety, I am sure that it would sell, and could be very helpful to so many people, I'm sure.
I really enjoy your writing. Your descriptions are detailed and patiently sketched. You seem to have spent a lot of time ensuring this chapter and others are carefully polished. Thanks for sharing! 🙏