I got a call (finally!) from the eating disorder center. I’m still scheduled to start at the beginning of July. So, I was thinking to myself what to expect and what it’s going to be like and trying not to freak out about the concept of eating all day long without throwing anything up or taking any laxatives. I have this vision in my head of my whole body just filled to overflowing with decaying food. It’s not a pretty picture.
When I was doing the IOP there, I noticed that a lot of the PHP patients would knit during their free time. So! In anticipation of starting PHP in just over a week, I decided to take up knitting. Not because they do it, but because I know I’m going to need something to do to occupy my mind and time while I try to get used to food being, and staying, in my body, and knitting seems like a good thing for that.
I bought some knitting needles on Amazon, they should be here in a few days. Then, I shall set about teaching myself this thing called knitting. (I have a box full of yarn in my closet, which is part of why I decided to go with knitting.)
I like knitting. The texture and colors can soothe you.
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I hope I will too. It will be good to have something to do with all that yarn.
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Yarn is versatile, if you find you don’t like knitting, you will find some other way to use it. Like weaving. I like weaving, too.
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Knitting has always felt like meditation for me. That box of yarn will love you for making it into beautiful things.
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Oh, I so hope so!
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Which one are ya going to??
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Eating Disorder Center of Denver.
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I’ve heard good things about that one!!
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I really liked their intensive outpatient program. Well, as much as you can like treatment. 😉
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Haha true that! Way to stay positive! You got this:)
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good luck, knitting a blanket kept me focused.
bx
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Thank you.
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wish you all the best darling!
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Thank you!
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That’s wonderful. :)My younger daughter uses knitting as a coping skill. VeryPink.com is a great resource as you learn to knit.
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Thank you!
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All the best for everything. I hope learning to knit is the start of a great journey!
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