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"It started out not too badly. I thought that I could be a bit more confident if I lost a few pounds, but that soon spiralled out of control. I forgot who I was and what I liked to do. I didn't have any energy to pursue anything that I...
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warning: throwing upand suicidal thoughts
"Let's take small steps, okay?"
A nod.
"You said you weigh yourself usually four times a day. I'm going to give you a goal. See if you can reduce that to two times per day."
"That... that... I-I c-"
"When you get the urge to check, tell yourself that you can do it after you finish whatever activity you're doing."
"You're making it seem so much simpler than it is."
"It's not simple, I agree. But I think that you can do it."
"Ah okay."
"That is your goal okay? You can do it."
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Jin was finally going home. His time at the facility was up and he was being let out. Jonghyun and Minho had already left. Kibum and Taemin had to stay for a few more weeks but soon, they would get to go home too.
Jin found himself wishing that Jinki got to go home too.
The tube in his nose was taken out. Jin had felt a little proud - yes, in a strange way - that he had gotten one. But now he felt embarrassed. Why had he let his eating disorder progress to this point?
Since his parents apparently didn't care about his wellbeing and health, Jin decided to go back to the dorms. Living with the other members would be hell and he really wished he could just go to his apartment by himself, but nobody would let him do that.
He was more than a bit apprehensive.
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Patient Kim Seokjin:
125 lbs
5'10"
Underweight.
BMI is 17.9.
Teeth marks on knuckles are starting to fade.
Dehydration.
Normal blood pressure.
Bruises on arm have healed.
Scars on thighs from self-harm.
Regular heart rhythms.
Mild anemia.
No electrolyte imbalance.
Receiving treatment for an eating disorder for about five months.
