About 30 million people in the U.S. are suffering from eating disorder. So, there's a good chance someone you may know or maybe you can be among them. And if by chance you belong to this group, then no need to be ashamed of it. It's not your fault because you don't choose to be a prisoner of your own mind.
No one can force you to change. Nevertheless, always remember you have a beautiful family and a supportive circle of friends who are always there for you to offer support and encouragement treatment. And to help you towards recovery Jennifer Rollin, mental health therapist and a body image activist listed some things you should need to understand.
Don't let your eating disorder prevent you from finding fulfillment and true happiness.
If you're still battling with the negative thoughts in your head but making some progress with your recovery, then just go on. Continue on challenging your rigid rules: obsessively counting calories, throwing up after every meal, bingeing on food in secret.
You already did a great job on changing some of your behaviors. Just be strong and continue working on it. Don't let your eating disorder control your life and prevent you from finding true fulfillment and happiness.
Don't listen to your eating disorder voice.
Rollin said there is a voice inside that will likely try to convince you that you are "not sick enough" to recover. But even though you don't belong to the underweight group yet, you still need to recover as you deserve it. If you're struggling with it, don't be afraid to seek medical help. Moreover, you don't choose to have the disorder, but you can choose to have another path: a road towards recovery.
A road to recovery might be difficult, but not impossible.
It might be difficult to free yourself from anxiety and compulsive behavior. But always remember with hard work, support system and full commitment, full recovery is 100% attainable.
