[*winter*]

Originally Posted by princessamy

Residential Programs for depression are treatment centers where you stay at a facility for an extended period of time. Some may require you to stay a minimum of 30days but can recommend you to stay longer to get the proper help you need. During these programs you use different forms of therapy such as art, muisc and group (for example) to help teach you how to cope with your depression. Also most of these facilities are private so some insurances might work and some might be self pay.

This... In addition, if you are a true threat to yourself or others, you can go inpatient to any hospital with a psychiatric unit for a week or so. Usually until you get properly medicated and are no longer a threat to yourself.

These hospitals usually continue the level of care in IOP- intensive outpatient programs. Basically, you are not "sick" enough to be IN the hospital, but you need the support of a program several days a week. They do everything from teach about what depression, addiction, etc is (obviously depending on the program you are here for). They also teach coping skills, life management and provide an outlet for you to get past the early stages of recovery from depression. The IOPs usually last 2-5 weeks, 2-4 days a week, 3-5 hours a day. You can interview at the hospital for a spot in IOP without being IN the hospital. Most insurances cover IOP since it's way cheaper than, and can prevent hospital stays.

If you have problems with eating disorders, there are programs specifically for those- in patient to IOP (in most major cities.). This may be something you need to look into specifically, depending on how much of a problem an eating disorder is for you.

Basically, you are cutting and using disordered eating to deal with your feelings and issues, and you need to take some steps towards learning different coping skills. preferably in the summer, so you are in a better frame of mind to return to school next fall. Eventually, these issues may consume your life to the point where you cannot continue to function as a student.

As for the sorority, honestly- if it is that "bad" then you are better off without it. It's causing undue stress in your life and that is the last thing you need right now. Focus on you and getting things together, and you'll be in a better place to make friends.