Eating Disorder in essay?

gracieekinss
Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:09:08 +0000

Hey all-
I have struggled with an Eating disorder (ED) for my entire life. I know it sounds weird, but even as an infant and child I refused to eat and the thought of it made me sick. Because this has been an unwavering, life long standing… I have no diagnosis and no REAL treatment besides therapy/psychiatry. (no medications, can’t see a nutritionist, etc) I’ve been hospitalized due to it a few times (not within the past 4 years at HS, but I have been receiving treatment for it the last 2 years). It has undoubtably affected me and the person I am. A prompt I am writing for is “tell us about your arch nemesis, either real or imagined.” I wrote, what I (along with my college counselor) think is a very strong essay. I wrote that my ED is my arch nemesis. The essay was not a pity party, I gave very little details outside of the fact it is undiagnosed and why. I turned it around and talked a bout how instead of weighing me down, it fuels my drive to learn. I tried to subliminally make it CLEAR that I would not be at a disadvantage academically. I note that it has not affected my academic record (which reflects on my transcript and 4.3 gpa) and that it never well.

I am comfortable sending it and confident with my writing skills, but it is the ED topic I am worried about. Is the way I talk about it appropriate? Is it still too risky? Should I email my rep asking about this for this Univ. for my area? I have met him twice, and he knows who I am. It is U Chicago, so I know they don’t not see EDs on campus, but I am worried about them disqualifying me. Does my academic record show enough reassurance? (Outside of academia, I have strong clubs, letters of rec, etc). I just really need some reassurance before I can submit this app. Thank you!

Also if there is anyone uncertain but is willing to read it that would be great.

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