Question : being sent to an eating disorder inpatient center. questions?
i’m 18, and have had an ED since 14. i’m being sent to inpatient. i was wondering if i could email someone about what its like with inpatient living? i have a lot of questions. . .
eating disorder inpatient

Best answer:

Answer by itarilde
Been there done that, so sure…you can email me anytime. I’ll do my best to answer honestly any question you have. I had an eating disorder for 16 years, I’ve been recovered for 11 years.

Deciding to go inpatient is a personal choice, and a medical one. Life threatening situations oftentimes demand it, however it is my belief that inpatient eating disorder facilities should be pleasant, compassionate and have a full medical, dietary, and counseling team that have been fully trained in the illness. Ask questions and demand answers. Don’t be afraid to call around the nation.

Good questions to ask:

1. Where are you located?
2. Do you take insurance?
3. How much is the cost?
4. How long is the average stay?
5. Do you have a brochure?
6. How large is the facility?
7. How many staff members are there?
9. What is the ratio of staff to patients?
10. How many drs, dieticians, and clinicians do you have?
11. Is the staff trained/certified in eating disorders?
12. Will there be one-on-one counseling with drs, dieticians, and clinicians?
13. Will there be group therapy?
14. What methods are used for eating?
15. Is punishment used when an individual does not eat?
16. Will there be arrangements for continuing outpatient treatment?
17. Are you accredited ie. by the Joint Commission?

Good luck in your endeavors and email me anytime.