He withdrew me from the program immediately and sent me to another psychiatrist. I was lucky. This counselor was sensitive, caring, sincere, and responsive. She selected one major issue for each session and assigned me an assertiveness exercise to do before the next session. Week by week, the number of small successes grew.
Success breeds success.
I was finally on the right track. It was the combination of the eating disorder clinic and the final therapist that turned my life around and gives this story a satisfying conclusion. I have finally learned to deal with the past and to like myself. I have achieved a much higher degree of success and happiness. I now keep a goals list.