At the beginning of the week, I was gonna write a blog every day this week for NEDAwareness Week, but I got a little distracted by treatment. My treatment schedule keeps me busy! I started a new program yesterday that is gonna help me in preparation to go back to work, or school if I work up the nerve to do such. I’ll being going to the program Wednesday through Friday from 9 am until 3 pm. During the day, I’ll be assigned to one of their three units. Yesterday, I was on the Snack Bar Unit, where I made sandwiches, popcorn, and trail mix. I got to take orders in the afternoon. Next Wednesday will be my second day, because I couldn’t make it today or tomorrow; I will spend my day in the kitchen, helping prepare lunch and clean up afterwards. Then Thursday, I’m gonna help with clerical type work, I guess. The fourth day, I get to choose what unit, I wanna officially be a part of. Throughout each day, there are also different meetings that I have the option to go to. I didn’t go to any of the meetings, so I’m not completely sure what they are about.
On Tuesdays, I have a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy Group, followed by individual therapy and a Human Services appointment. DBT is about learning skills to work through emotions, communicate effectively and assertively, and be mindful and aware of your surroundings. Some of it seems stupid, but it’s actually pretty helpful. Right now, the group is working on how to be assertive about getting your needs met in relationships. Individual therapy seems pretty pointless, lately, because I’m having trouble feeling comfortable with the therapist. It’s hard to replace the perfect therapist, but I’m trying to have an open mind with my current therapist. The Human Services Specialist helps make sure I’m connected to community resources, like transportation, the new treatment program, financial help, and right now, she’s helping me come up with a plan for my living situation. I kind of signed a year lease on a 2 bedroom apartment and in April or May, rent will be increasing by over $100. The increase was a part of the lease, but I didn’t do a very good job with my math (surprisingly). The increased rent is more than my current income. So if you know anyone looking for a room... this weekend, I’m gonna put a roommate add up, again, and hopefully, find a roommate in the next month. If I don’t, I may get evicted, but my plan B is… well… I don’t actually have one yet…
Anyways (changing the subject now), National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is still going on. The Empire State Building was lit blue and green in support of NEDA on Tuesday night. 58% of colleges that participated in the Collegiate Survey Project said that education and resources on eating disorders is extremely/very important. I was able to participate in Operation Beautiful, a little bit. I encourage everyone to try it out! Just take a sticky note, write an encouraging statement, like “You are beautiful!” and post it somewhere in public for people to see. It really is nice to be complimented, even if it’s from a complete stranger, and it may make a huge difference in someone’s life. These are links to the sites that you can find more information about NEDA and Operation Beautiful:
Empire State Building
Collegiate Survey Project
Operation Beautiful
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