Hi! My name is Rachel and I am in eating disorder recovery. I have been to hospitals and treatments 4 times before I came to Walden and each time I came out of treatment, I engaged in ED behaviors that very same day.
I struggled with even worse body image, which made depression worse, which in turn made me isolated and even suicidal. Treatment can only do so much, but who is there to help you maintain that post treatment?
This time I knew I needed to do something different. I couldn’t be on my own after the weight restoration process. I knew I couldn’t be left to isolate and starve and go through the cycle again. That’s where Walden came in.
This time I knew I needed to do something different. I couldn’t be on my own after the weight restoration process.
Walden is a transitional Living with support 24/7. The coaches there, Kristy and Beth, have taught me to cook, socialize, and self regulate. They have helped me comply with my medication regimen, something I’ve always failed at in the past. They were there through panic attacks in grocery stores and always available for meal plan support. I have learned to meditate and journal and breathe through anxiety. I even got help to cover my mirrors so I wouldn’t body check!
I stayed at Walden for 5 months until I was ready to take what I learnt and continue it on my own. I have been in recovery for over a year now. I will always be grateful to the Walden staff for holding my hand at every step of the way. Walden changed my life, and I’m sure it’ll change your life too!
– Past Resident living independently in Brooklyn, NY
