Trapped in the House With an Eating Disorder
By Virginia Sole-Smith
The New York Times
March 31, 2021
(UPDATED on September 27, 2021)
It has been difficult to share my story and ask for the help I desperately need.
I have been struggling greatly with an eating disorder relapse that was exacerbated by the pandemic and the stalking I have experienced for over 11 years .
On March 23, 2020, I was admitted into a virtual partial hospital program (PHP) for eating disorders.
On May 5, 2020, I transferred to another virtual PHP.
On June 30, 2020, I was discharged from virtual PHP because I couldn’t afford to continue treatment and had to return to work.
On January 31, 2021, another stalking incident triggered another serious relapse.
On March 15, 2021, I was re-admitted to the virtual PHP for eating disorders.
On March 15, 2021, I was re-admitted to the virtual PHP for eating disorders.
On May 14, 2021, I was unexpectedly discharged from PHP because virtual program had to suddenly close.
On May 17, 2021, I was admitted to virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for mental health while continuing to attend virtual peer support groups for my eating disorder.
On May 17, 2021, I was admitted to virtual intensive outpatient program (IOP) for mental health while continuing to attend virtual peer support groups for my eating disorder.
On July 20, 2021, I was suddenly discharged from IOP because the team recommended residential treatment.
On August 17, 2021, I was admitted to a virtual PHP for eating disorders, anxiety, depression & PTSD.
On August 31, 2021, I was notified that my employment status is terminated on October 1 and I will lose my health insurance on November 1.
On September 27, 2021, I was admitted to an in-person PHP for eating disorders, anxiety, depression & PTSD.
I continue to struggle emotionally, physically and financially.
If you are able to help me continue treatment by donating $5, I’d greatly appreciate your support.
If you cannot afford to donate, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
If you are able to help me continue treatment by donating $5, I’d greatly appreciate your support.
If you cannot afford to donate, please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
Thank you.
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