Will I ever beat this eating disorder?I suffered from a severe case of anorexia 3 years ago, one that brought me from 160lbs to 90 lbs at a height of 5'10. Now I'm in a healthy BMI and weigh more than ever but find myself returning to old habits and am worried now that I'm going to college that I just won't eat enough. It's not about me controlling myself because I've suffered so long. I'm in counseling but how can I break this mentality. I want to know if this will ever go away or if I'll suffer with this mindset forever?
Posted by Dakota
Recovery from an eating disorder isn't over when you've kicked the habit, it is a continuous battle, not a war like when you were suffering. You need to remind yourself everyday how much better and healthier you feel and that you are a beautiful person without that problem.
If you feel like you're falling back into old habits, I suggest seeking professional treatment. It will not be worth coming all this way to beat it, to only fall back into it. Best of luck and have fun in college. Remember, be the best you can be!
Posted by *~Sandra V~*
By finding support and some people who will support you will help so much. If you work hard on yourself every day and find the daily tools that you need to get up and choose to be healthy you should be fine.
I know it is very hard to find the time at college when things are so busy, so I think using your computer is the answer.
I know of a great online new forum that have many people who are healing or working on their situation. There is a blog to write and even rip up after or have people comment on it. Reaching out for help online is a bit more private and can really help.
Anorexia is a type of an addiction too as far as how the subconscious see's it, so the addiction meetings are really good/ Hope to see you there
Posted by Allie Florida
I believe this will always be with you, but as a memory. You have to be more careful about how you feel about yourself and make sure your eating enough. As one who has suffered from an anxiety related eating disorder, I constantly worry if I am starting to go back into old habits. But, I tell myself if I was strong enough to beat it once, I can beat it again. And I think about how my disorder not only affected me but my family. Keep your disorder as a memory, don't ever block it from your mind, but keep the memory as a lesson. For me, I always will feel like the one who had a disorder, but I realize that was me then and this is me now. Stay strong.
Posted by darkness within darkness
talk to your counselor if you don't trust him/her enough that think about getting a new one
Posted by colorfulgirl29
I wonder the same question all the time. I've suffered from an eating disorder for 16-years and I'm still suffering...take care of yourself! If you ever just want to talk (vent or just talk) email me at colorfulgirl29@yahoo.com
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