Rebecca vs. Anorexia
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Hello!
My name is Rebecca, and I am in recovery from anorexia nervosa, a life-threatening mental illness that manifests in body dysmorphia and restrictive behaviors. I entered treatment for severe anorexia in April, after my weight and depression became unmanageable. At the time, I had two choices: check into a hospital for possible tube-feeding or enter into a residential treatment facility. I chose the latter.
I have been out of treatment since July and am doing very well. I am maintaining my weight, overcoming "fear foods," and trying to find myself outside of anorexia. The journey has not been easy, but the positive results have definitely been worth the hardships. I am still in treatment three days a week and will discharge from all forms of treatment in mid-November.
As you can imagine, treatment in a residential facility and continuing treatment at an outpatient facility is extremely costly. I recently recieved a bill from my treatment facility for $125,000, only half of which my insurance will pay. To complicate my financial situation, I was terminated from my job due to taking a medical leave that was "unprotected." As a result, I lost my insurance halfway through my treatment and could not pay my COBRA premiums.
I am now in a desperate state of mind, as I have no means of paying these bills, and I am afraid that I will lose my house as a result. I am still unemployed and am ineligible for unemployment benefits. I have been frantically applying for jobs since I was discharged from residential treatment but have received no callbacks, despite having a degree from a prestigious private college. I am currently living off one credit card and am quickly approaching my credit limit with paying for groceries, utilities, and other life expenses.
I never thought I would ask for support from strangers, but I am desperate not to lose my house. I am asking for a fraction of my medical costs because right now, I only want enough money to pay my mortgage until I find a job and can get back on my feet. I feel guilty and almost dispicable for asking for other people's money, and I wish I could pay back anyone who would donate, and if I find a job where I am able to do so, I absolutely will!
Thank you for reading - I appreciate your kindness!
Sinerely,
Rebecca
UPDATE: As of September 23, I have lost my COBRA, due to my treatment facility not paying my premiums. Additionally, I have been denied for unemployment benefits because my treatment facility also failed to send the appropriate medical documents to my employer, resulting in my termination.
Honestly, I am drowning in debt at this point. I have almost $3,000 on my credit card with a limit of $3,500. I also owe around $1,000 to my therapist, who costs $100 a week. My IOP treatment costs $600 a week, so.. I'm not sure what to do. I plan on filing for bankruptcy, and I am desperately seeking any sort of employment while freelance editing to make a few dollars.
Please help me if you can. I am desperate not to lose my house, which has been a safe place for me and my significant other and our dog, Watson. If at all possible, I will pay back every single one you, and I cannot express my gratitude enough!
I love you guys. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Elizabeth
My name is Rebecca, and I am in recovery from anorexia nervosa, a life-threatening mental illness that manifests in body dysmorphia and restrictive behaviors. I entered treatment for severe anorexia in April, after my weight and depression became unmanageable. At the time, I had two choices: check into a hospital for possible tube-feeding or enter into a residential treatment facility. I chose the latter.
I have been out of treatment since July and am doing very well. I am maintaining my weight, overcoming "fear foods," and trying to find myself outside of anorexia. The journey has not been easy, but the positive results have definitely been worth the hardships. I am still in treatment three days a week and will discharge from all forms of treatment in mid-November.
As you can imagine, treatment in a residential facility and continuing treatment at an outpatient facility is extremely costly. I recently recieved a bill from my treatment facility for $125,000, only half of which my insurance will pay. To complicate my financial situation, I was terminated from my job due to taking a medical leave that was "unprotected." As a result, I lost my insurance halfway through my treatment and could not pay my COBRA premiums.
I am now in a desperate state of mind, as I have no means of paying these bills, and I am afraid that I will lose my house as a result. I am still unemployed and am ineligible for unemployment benefits. I have been frantically applying for jobs since I was discharged from residential treatment but have received no callbacks, despite having a degree from a prestigious private college. I am currently living off one credit card and am quickly approaching my credit limit with paying for groceries, utilities, and other life expenses.
I never thought I would ask for support from strangers, but I am desperate not to lose my house. I am asking for a fraction of my medical costs because right now, I only want enough money to pay my mortgage until I find a job and can get back on my feet. I feel guilty and almost dispicable for asking for other people's money, and I wish I could pay back anyone who would donate, and if I find a job where I am able to do so, I absolutely will!
Thank you for reading - I appreciate your kindness!
Sinerely,
Rebecca
UPDATE: As of September 23, I have lost my COBRA, due to my treatment facility not paying my premiums. Additionally, I have been denied for unemployment benefits because my treatment facility also failed to send the appropriate medical documents to my employer, resulting in my termination.
Honestly, I am drowning in debt at this point. I have almost $3,000 on my credit card with a limit of $3,500. I also owe around $1,000 to my therapist, who costs $100 a week. My IOP treatment costs $600 a week, so.. I'm not sure what to do. I plan on filing for bankruptcy, and I am desperately seeking any sort of employment while freelance editing to make a few dollars.
Please help me if you can. I am desperate not to lose my house, which has been a safe place for me and my significant other and our dog, Watson. If at all possible, I will pay back every single one you, and I cannot express my gratitude enough!
I love you guys. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Elizabeth
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Rebecca Elizabeth
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Knoxville, TN
