Hello,
I am in recovery after suffering with anorexia for 18 years. I'm finally getting treatment now and am in recovery. I find it so interesting that I have done hours of therapy, understand the root cause of my ED and have a huge awareness of it, but still struggle some days to overcome the intense urge to either starve myself or induce vomiting. Anyone else been in a similar position or have any comments?
I look forward to hearing from you
Soulrevival
I'm glad to hear u are in recovery. Hang in there, fight on!
Yes, I can totally identify with that uncontrollable drive to starve oneself. Especially when one is deeply entangled. There was no controlling the thing without help.
I didn't have bulimia.
My anorexia stopped by itself. It started as body dysmorphia. But the poor eating habits are practically a life time. And have adversely impacted my health especially as one ages.
I hope u make a good and permanent recovery. 18 years is a long time to be haunted by this devil. Just a reminder to be more vigilant in these covid times.
My heartfelt best wishes to you.
God bless u.
Hi Ling, thank you so much for your kind words, it really does help. I denied it was even a problem for so many years and didn’t think it was bad enough to get help. That seems so silly now. Anyway things are getting better but it’s a long road and then are definitely bumps along the way. I hope you are doing well ☺️
Haha, I was the absolute dumbest and didn't even know I had problems?! What a hoot!
If it helps, don't think of it as a long road. Just a journey u have to take, and to do it in the best state of health u can be in
: )
Yes you're right, that does help, thank you. This is all part of my journey and I believe I am experiencing this so that I can help others to heal too. x
Good for you : )