How to get through Christmas break? ADVICE NEEDED!

Mental Health Eating Disorders & Body Dysmorphia
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Hi, all.

So, I know this post is a little premature, but I'll be flying home from college on the 7th of December and I'm already freaking out. I'll be staying with my aunt and uncle, not my parents, which is a good thing--as much as I love my folks, our home is not a healthy environment for me. Last time I went back, I had a mini-relapse after just a week or two. So that helps. Still, I'm scared about all the unstructured time, hanging out with my parents a lot, and my aunt and uncle going out of town for the better part of the month. Basically, I'll be alone, I'll have way too much free time on my hands, and I'll be seeing a whole lot of my folks.

I NEED more structure and support! But I'm not quite sure how to get it...

Here's a handful of options:

(a) Do EIOP at a local treatment center. Downside: 2-hour round trip everyday.
(b) Do a once-a-week group at the same treatment center. Downside: they might not accept me.
(c) See my old therapist once or twice a week.
(d) Skype with my current therapist once or twice a week.
(e) See my old nutritionist.
(f) Go to EDA.
(g) Some combination of the above.

Problem: I have no idea where to start sorting through these options, and I don't know what I'm able to afford. Probably not everything that would be ideal. I really feel I kneed a LOT of extra support and structure.

Anyone have thoughts?

Vero

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well done for looking support while you're at home!!

first thing: just contact any and ask for procedures, costs, probability to get in.
once you have the facts you can sort out what really doesn't suit and go from there.

as for some more structure: thinks of things you can fill your days with. activities, places, people. make a list of things you would really like to do in order to give yourself some positive and encouraging goals.

love
maedi

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Thank you, Maedi! I’ll be working on it; I like the idea of making a list of activities and goals. :slight_smile:

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i LOVE lists in any way :-) they are so helpful especially if you feel emotional and you shold focus on facts!

let me know how yo get on, sweetie!!
xxx