Posted by Racer on October 15, 2006, at 19:53:01
In reply to IOP???, posted by overtheedge on October 13, 2006, at 21:00:24
I haven't done either IP or IOP, but I will say this: doing it OP, without that support, is hellish. Doing it with the support of a really good therapist who specializes in EDs AND group therapy with her AND periodically a peer support group -- is still hellish.
Here's what I noticed at the peer support group: The people who've been through the IOP program around here, though, all seem to be more motivated, and respond better to things like little relapses, etc. Those members who went through IP and then off onto their own, though, tended to backslide much, much more, and have much, much more trouble when they did. Smallish n, only those who went to that group, but still -- noticeable effect within that small sample size.
What is it about the IOP program you're in that's a problem? Can you identify the problem you have with it, and see if that helps you decide? That sort of analysis often helps me with decisions like that.
How are you feeling, other than the craziness of being in a different body? (THAT part, by the way, hasn't gone away for me, really. I still feel at war with my body -- more than a year after getting to the general goal range. If IOP might help with that, it's worth doing.)
Glad you're back!
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