Note: Sorry for the blurriness of some photos- I don’t have a scanner, so that meant I had to take a picture of the photo using my iPhone in order to upload it.
A chronological photo timeline of my friends and me at Remuda Ranch Inpatient Treatment Centre for Anorexia/Bulimia Nervosa in Wickenburg, AZ.
December 2007 – February 2008.
Music:
+All That Matters, by Addison Road
+You are Holy, by Chris Tomlin
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Any questions, opinions, or comments are appreciated! 
Comments (C)/Questions (Q) + Answers (A):
C: I think? Remud?a could? help a lot more girls? if they got rid of the Jesus? aspec?t.
A: RR is not overly-zealous when it comes to spirituality, though yes, it is a part of their recovery programme. I went as a strict atheist, for example, and have known others who have different beliefs/no beliefs that went and got a LOT out of it.
C: You know I think? they’r?e “tube happy.” Nowhere? else do I see so many prett?y norma?l-looki?ng girls? with NG tubes.
A: Here’s a question: What’s “normal-looking” to you? When it comes to the NG tube, I think I’ve told you that the reason RR does it more frequently is a) it is an “easier” method for weight restoration and b) studies have shown that it is more effective for weight restoration than Ensure Plus, Boost, CIBs, etc products.
Q: Does Remud?a reall?y spell? “centr?e” [like that]? Becau?se I belie?ve it’s “cente?r” ?with an “er.” This isn’t Franc?e. ;P
A: Yes, it’s spelled “center,” so you’re right. I, however, use English spellings. So yeah, hence the “re.” Haha.?
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For more information on Remuda Ranch, please visit www.remudaranch.com or call 1.800.445.1900.
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HEY!!!!! I AM AT …
HEY!!!!! I AM AT REMUDA LIFE RIGHT NOW!
Basically, it’s the …
Basically, it’s the carefully monitored process of getting nutrition and restoring weight.
whats the refeeding …
whats the refeeding process?
If you’re uming …
If you’re uming that therapy won’t help at all, what are you looking for in a treatment facility? A very large portion of being in a facility is focussed on therapy, with emotional support (as well as meal support) day and night. No matter what level of care you are looking into, you have to be willing to make the change in yourself, as it’s about learning how to cope in appropriate and non-destructive ways. I have heard of girls struggling with eating disorders for less time who died…
I have a question.. …
I have a question.. How ‘severe’ (not sure what other word to use, sorry) does a person’s ED have to be for them to go to a treatment center? Does it matter? Just wondering because, while I know that I have an ed, I haven’t had it for very long (like 5 or 6 months..) but I don’t want to get worse, if that’s possible. Also, I don’t think I’d benefit from ‘just therapy’. Actually I’m sure it wouldn’t help at all…
It is pretty …
It is pretty uncomfortable, but the real discomfort would be the re-feeding process, honestly.
Praise God! Send …
Praise God! Send me a message and let me know when and which facility! (AZ or VA)
Read the other …
Read the other comments on this page…
3:33- who is that? …
3:33- who is that? i think i know her.
im going there this …
im going there this summer! yay!!!!
xoxo
-amanda
when putting in the …
when putting in the feeding tube…does it hurt?
It doesn’t have …
It doesn’t have anything to do with weight (underweight, normal weight, or overweight), and honestly, there’s no real “variation” in size because everyone was wearing many layers of clothing (it was very cold). I think I wore at least 4-5 layers everyday while there. They work with clients who have anorexia/bulimia nervosa.
From what I’ve seen …
From what I’ve seen from these pictures, many of these girls have the same frame and around the same body weight. I don’t see many that may struggle with obesity. Would this be a good place for them as well?
yes…she was and …
yes…she was and she is a very loverly person
It sounds like a …
It sounds like a really great place.
x
oh man, did this …
oh man, did this bring back a flood of memories!!! thanks so much for sharing this and i wish you all the best as you continue to fight for recovery! you’re such a beautiful woman and i pray one day you can experience life without an eating disorder!!!
Yes, you should …
Yes, you should read the details for the video…
isnt that place for …
isnt that place for anorexic people?
random question but …
random question but the picture of you at 3.34 minutes with this girl… do you happen to remember her name? was she on the intervention show by any chance?
Thanks for the kind …
Thanks for the kind words, Tasha…
Read the video details for the music.
Oh wow thats …
Oh wow thats amazing- but dont forget that you too are an incredible, beautiful and powerful woman too!!
may i also ask who sings this song, its awesome (:
Yes, I was there …
[Intervention honestly doesn't do either of them justice. I'm pretty sure Selena doesn't like remembering it, and I'm SURE that Annie doesn't.]
Yes, I was there with Selena during her second stay. She is such an amazing woman and friend. Oddly enough, I was there with Annie, as well, but she was down the hill and I only spoke with her once while I was there. Both are incredible women- beautiful, powerful, and great friends.
sorry hun- i was …
sorry hun- i was just surprised to see her i just watched that intervention episode and saw the happy look on her face when she found out she was going to remuda. this is such a fantastic video by the way, i hope your doing better- keep the vids coming!! love and hugs all he way from australia xx tash
Okay, and…?
Okay, and…?
oops not annie, her …
oops not annie, her friend