What happens when anorexics are put in the hospital?

different hospitals work in different ways, because you’re a minor you would def need parental consent to leave no matter what… now if you are doing really bad they may not release you until you have been stabalized (now this does not mean cured, but simply at a good enough weight where you’re not a risk to yourself), however again it depends on the hospital and the staff at what point they think you are stable…

You need to calm down. I know it’s scary. But cooperation goes a long way in these hospitals…

Hey… so I was in the psyc ward at UofM… I wasn’t there for an eatign disorder, but I did room with an anerexic girl. She was 18. They had given her the option of eating or being forced. She was refusing help so they took a tube and put it through her nose into her stomach. In the hospitals you are in very good care, but you need to be willing to let them help you. Trust me, I know people love you and care for you! Good luck! IT WILL BE OK!

They need to put things into your system and stomach so that it doesnt shrink they are just trying tomake you healthy again good luck feel better

thank you guys so much, I know I am not as healthy as I could be. I am just so scared and I don’t want to do this. they gave me chanses by having doctors come to my house but I guess “I didn’t coaperate at ALL” but it’s MY body not theirss..so technically they cant do anything about it. ahhh

if anyone has been could they tell me exactly what happens I might be leaving tommarow and I am so scared I have no idea what to do. how could my family do this?

ARE you BEING FORCED INTO IT? OR IS IT ON YOUR OWN FREE WILL…??

I am being forced into this, I am shaking thinking about this, I am so scared. I dont need help my weight is fine!!

can I just ask,,, im having weight problems at the moment too,, im 19yrs,,5ft 8, and weigh 7st11pnds,,, and everytime I eat a meal my stomach really hurts and I dont know why? I know im thin but I dont have a very big appetite and I nly really eat 1 meal a day, I thort I had a hernia too because I sumtimes feel a lump in my stomach but the doctir sed it wasnt,,, I need to know whats wrong ?? ,,,

Your BMI is around 13.5, you are a long way from fine my dear. You should be looking at around 18.5 at the minimum. That’s about 7 and a half stone at your height. Just go along with your family’s wishes, and do what ever the hospital staff say. I’m not trying to scare you, but if you don’t and carry on like this you will die. The hospital staff and your parents know what they’re doing.

I’m sorry, I kinda know this stuff in general, but anorexia isnt something I’ve studied in depth, I dont know… and honestly again it depends on how cooperative you are, how fast you gain weight, and whether it’s a long term place or simply a place to stabalize you and then they’ll let you out to continue therapy at home. What you could do is when you talk to the doctor ask them what their specific goal or aim is before they would release you (dont ask how long you’ll be there, they are trained to dodge this question) also ask what the average length of treatment is… (again dont bring your self into it)

ok, you arent healthy…im 4’7 and im 110 lbs…=( you could die if you dont get what you need, your family is doing what is right for you, just cooperate with the people @ the hostpitol, I HATE that place, but the people arent bad, there just trying to help.. 78 lbs isnt healthy, im sorry to say

Nothing to be scared of - they help you get well and return to a normal, healthy, lifestyle…I wish you every success !!

if I am 5’3 and I weigh 78 pounds how long do you think I will be there for??? oh god.

can you leave when you want? if your paresnts let you een if your really bad?

They will give it to you through a tube

what happens if you refuse to eat it ?