January 19, 2006
Westwind
I am currently in Brandon, MB Canada, at Westwind-- an eating disorders treatment center. I have been here since last monday (9th). I have internet access here, but on a limited basis-- depending on when my group and individual therapy sessions are, meetings with the nutritionist, etc.
I am keeping my xanga site updated but, only somewhat sporadically-- as it all depends on how much time I have. www.xanga.com/anarunner is the address there. I will work on keeping this one updated as well-- as this is the site that not too many people know about, and sometimes I find myself censoring things on the other site, only because I know there are certain family members who have the address to the xanga site... and well..... some things--- I really don't want them to know.
I am doing ok..... just getting used to the routine of things and the fact that I am here. I haven't cut since I've been here--- which is a good thing, and have only purged a couple of times. It's hard to go from purging everything you happen to eat, to actually eating at fairly normal times and NOT purging on top of it. the anxiety skyrockets after meals....and they're not even normal meals. I've had 1/2 c. cottage cheese for dinner each night and that's it. This week, I've consumed a bit more, and the anxiety about that is overwhelming at times. I go on a lot of walks here-- espeically when I can't sleep.
Westwind is soooooooo not restrictive in the least. No locked bathrooms or anything, and you don't HAVe to attend meals or even group sessions---but it-- obviously-- is encouraged.
anyhow-- I gotta go.. Almost time for group.
Westwind's website is www.westwind.mb.ca I'll be here at least the next two months if not longer, so I'll keep this updated when I can.
Posted by Wendy on January 19, 2006 1:29 PM
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Hi Wendy,
I hope you're doing well, and making progress with your treatment. I don't know whether you monitor this site as I can see this was posted a long time ago. Regardless, my girlfriend just entered the Westwinds program as of yesterday.. so I am of course worried about her and everything that goes along with that. I'm hoping you might be able to provide some insight as to your experience with the program, feedback, staff.. Anything is appreciated. Again, I hope you're doing well.
Thank You Kindly,
Matt
Posted by: Matt at June 11, 2007 2:38 PM