Why is this so hard?

Recovery is hard. Really hard. Recovering from an eating disorder is probably one of the hardest things to do. Fortunately, it is possible and everyday I hear stories of recovery. I recently heard from a former patient who struggled for many years with an eating disorder. There were times in her recovery that she truly believed she would never get better. She assumed that to some degree she would always have an eating disorder. People in her life had started giving up on her because not matter what they did it didn't seem to help. Even though she seriously doubted she would recovery she stuck with it and now she is married with two lovely children. She looks back on her eating disorder years and feels like she was a different person "back in the day". She is not managing her eating disorder, instead she no longer has an eating disorder.

I would like to get a discussion started on how recovery happens and what it looks like. For now its important to remember that its possible for everyone regardless of their circumstances. Remember there is something out there for you that is far more important and rewarding than an eating disorder.   

Comments

[Life Works]

Thanks for your article. Struggling with an eating disorder can cause profound isolation, fear and hopelessness. Because this illness thrives in secret, people with anorexia, bulimia and compulsive overeating hide their behaviours from those closest to them, hoping that no one will notice whilst hoping that someone will.
In order to begin the process of recovery, secrecy must give way to self awareness and honesty, and this can only happen in a safe, structured and caring environment.

I would also like to suggest a website with lots more information about eating disorders as well as addictions . www.lifeworkscommunity.com

Life Works Community Blog also gives a source of information and inspiration from some of the leading counselors at Life Works. Topics include: alcohol addiction and drug addiction, eating disorders ( anorexia, bulimia , and compulsive overeating ), depression and anxiety disorders , and compulsive disorders ( sex addiction , love addiction , gambling addiction , and codependency ).

http://www.lifeworkscommunity.com/resources/life-works-community-blog.asp