LEARNING ABOUT ED INPATIENT RECOVERY

[@crumpmeg]

4 years on after being out of an inpatient ED unit and I still suffer with the horrible memories that happened to me in hospital. If I knew that it would create unwanted thoughts 4 years on I would never of went in!

[@ionejenkins8865]

I feel like it completely depends on the unit, and the individual... for me it was 100% bad, for others its extremely helpful

[@anejell4lyfe]

that's what I would say too, I also personally think inpatient works better for those in their teens or younger, because once your patterns are established as an adult it seems much harder to create different behaviors. at least that's been my experience.

[@delaniealina2557]

Inpatient sucked the life out of me to be honest

[@delaniealina2557]

It didnt help me. It gave me severe anxiety and PTSD. It also turned my anorexia into orthorexia. There was some positive aspects; but by no means did it help me recover. I've made it further in recovery on my own, doing my own research ans surrounding myself by loved ones

[@RachelRambles]

Delanie Shreve that’s so unfortunate. I can definitely see how the inpatient experience could lead to this outcome 😢 I’m glad you found recovery externally though!

[@delaniealina2557]

@@RachelRambles thanks girly!

[@the.walkiest]

same, 100%

[@jags-gb4dm]

Me too 😞 X

[@maria-lj6ww]

loved the video!!❤️ and I really appreciate the way you care about your audience and give the people the possibility to open their mouths and tell their stories.

[@emilykathleenwirt7956]

Extreme hunger (or any hunger beyond my meal plan) scares me so much every time... thanks for the reminders that it's okay :) I'm in Intensive Outpatient rn which is nice because there's a lot of structure without it being overwhelming, but I'm still stuck in this weird paradox of sometimes feeling like the exchange plan is way too much and sometimes feeling hungry again an hour later... trying my best to listen to both my dietitian and my body, not the ED noise!

[@the.walkiest]

every time I've been inpatient, it undoubtedly saved my life but in the long term it was completely useless. the approach that patients were essentially just stubborn & defiant and needed to be broken of their behaviors was honestly insulting, and there was a serious lack of sufficient clinical intervention (particularly on an individual level). every time, as soon as I was back in the real world, I struggled to maintain any progress I made & quickly slid backwards. ultimately, I think the methods employed by these facilities just do not work for me on an intellectual level & I had to find my own way. things are much better than they have been for me at times, but I still struggle immensely.

[@Broadwaybutterfly21]

This was so helpful! I’m currently applying to work in a ER treatment facility

[@TaliaMann]

This is such a wonderful video. Thank you for making this and sharing so many stories! You're inspiring so many!

[@alexaberry2050]

I love your approach to this video. It's very useful, informative and just amazingly made. I must say the effort you put into this channel is impressive and your passion for ed recovery truly shows! All my love,

[@RachelRambles]

Alexa Berry thank you so much I really really appreciate that 💕

[@alisonjohn]

I'm disappointed I missed this and it's my fault for not looking at your Instagram news. Having been in in-patient treatment at 22 years old, I found it didn't cure me sadly. I felt there wasn't enough nurses who really understood EDs and so I felt I couldn't talk to them without them having a single idea of what I was going through or really connecting with what I was going through psychologically. The food was mass-produced and not appetizing and the portions increased dramatically if one wasn't gaining weight. I left feeling afraid, pressured upon to get better and that my psychological health was far sicker in my mind than what I physically looked like. I was 2 stone heavier but not at peace....

[@RachelRambles]

Alison John I’m sorry you had such a negative experience. I do wish there was a better system in place 😕

[@sophiebach2834]

Great video! Well done Rachel. Im on a waiting list for a clinic and im both hopeful and scared. On the one hand im glad to finally be getting help with my ed on the other hand im scared about multiple things. Like that they wont take me seriously bc of my normal weight. I also dont like the idea standardized treatment plans, the use of bmi and exercise being a part of the treatment plan. But I hope theyll help me to challenge fear foods, improve my body image and gain freedom around food.

[@RachelRambles]

Sophie Bach thank you! Good luck! Just remember that you deserve recovery and as long as you want it then you are capable of achieving it 💕💕💕

[@jennesset1102]

I appreciate all the work you put into this video. Very informative. Thank you.

[@RachelRambles]

Jen Nesset Thank you!

[@sams5188]

I think there is a huge difference to being in-patient voluntarily and being in-patient when you are under a section ( in the uk). There's a unit here in Devon ( the Haldon) that does let you be vegan👍🏻. Great video .

[@claire-ui9fh]

The most questionable thing for me was being completely isolated: I wasn't allowed any visit, not even from my parents, until I reached a certain weight. No cellphone no TV no friends no school stuff, basically nothing to distract me a bit from the mental torture of food obsession... I'm not sure whether or not this is really useful, knowing that our ED already makes us isolated and lose interest in everything... anyway that was the hardest thing for me, it made me feel like I was a bad person who deserved to be in that prison. I have to say it was a general hospital and not a specialized clinic. I think they had absolutely no clue how to treat this and they basically saw me as a stupid teen throwing a tantrum. Needless to say this experience didn't help me at all!

[@filizmely]

Wow such an amazing video! Thank you!! Xx

[@frida885]

did you ever experience nausea during your recovery? i started trying minnie maud about 3 weeks ago and for the first 2 weeks i had extreme hunger and gave in to it but in the past week ive had no appetite AT ALL and everytime ive tried to force myself to eat i start puking... (not on purpose). this makes me want to restrict again.. any tips on what to do?

[@jessiewrites4753]

The camera angles are throwing me off. Is there a reason the angle switches bank and fourth? You look lovely at all angles! For some reason I was just hyper aware of the angles! Must be my OCD kicking in (I am diagnosed with OCD. I’m not making an insentive joke just to be clear!)

[@RachelRambles]

Just to make the video more interesting

[@jessiewrites4753]

Ok that makes sense. Sorry for my weird question. I hope it wasn’t offensive. I love your videos. I recently threw out my scale and I haven’t counted calories in a few months. You videos keep me on track with recovery. Thank you for what you do!

[@amandavastarelli3624]

I always wished I was able to go impatient. I don’t have the family or friend support & I want it so much but never seem to get past a quasi recovery. At 20 I feel I’m too old & my family will judge me for it :/

[@RachelRambles]

Women in their forties were telling me their experiences. There is no age limit on access to care.

[@amandavastarelli3624]

Ladle By Ladle very true !!

[@jags-gb4dm]

My last admission i was 55 X

[@jags-gb4dm]

...and first i was 17 X

[@amandavastarelli3624]

Jags so helpful thank you 💘💘💘 wishing you well

[@thealiceftw]

i so want to share my story as well!!! love this video!

[@born_to_be_sauce]

I know that you can be sick even though you’re not extremely underweight. I am underweight, but not in the way that I am extremely thin, and for me it would be helpful to go inpatient. But I feel like I am not thin enough to go inpatient. It sometimes really depends on your bmi if you can go inpatient. So now I feel like I am not sick enough and I stopped eating again recently, do you maybe please have some advice for me?

[@lydiapetree2177]

Samansha Jackson you will never be “sick enough” or “thin enough” for your ED voice. EDs are MENTAL disorders, and if you feel that you should go inpatient then you absolutely should. There are treatment centers that you don’t have to be severely underweight to go there. You’re the only one that knows where you are in your illness, and if you know the type of help you need, don’t listen to anyone or anything that tells you otherwise (including/especially your ED)! You got this, girl. Restriction is not the answer, which I know you know. I know it’s scary, but getting the help you need and deserve will make you see the world in color again. I promise. Please find the strength to get the treatment you need, and don’t overthink it- especially with numbers or not being “thin enough”!

[@born_to_be_sauce]

Lydia Petree thank you so much for replying, it’s really kind of you. It means a lot to me. You’re a really good person!

[@lydiapetree2177]

Samansha Jackson Keep on fighting the good fight, my dear! You got this!

[@justjess6415]

have you lost weight?

[@RachelRambles]

lol I doubt it

[@justjess6415]

@@RachelRambles well you look great either way look great

[@SP-kk5nj]

Why did you make this video if you’re not an expert and/or haven’t been ip? Bit random.