This Month's Musings
What Does Recovery Look Like?
What does it mean to be recovered from an eating disorder? Does everyone define recovery the same? For some, it seems that some concerns remain even though they no longer practice eating disorder behaviors. Some don’t give a thought to what they eat anymore and some continue to use meal plans as a general guideline for healthy eating. Some do well much of the time, but find themselves sucked back in temporarily through during stressful circumstances. Recovery doesn’t have to look the same to everyone.
For me, I realize this is a vulnerable area so I have certain boundaries in place. I don’t know my weight and don’t need to know my weight. When I initially obtained my meal plan, I hoped it would become a healthy way of eating and that’s exactly what happened. I don’t follow it rigidly, but I eat an overall balanced diet based on these guidelines. Yet I don’t hesitate to have occasional treats when the opportunities arise. I try to pray every day thanking God for my freedom and asking His help in maintaining it.
This Week's Point to Ponder
What does recovery mean to you as it relates to the emotional aspect of your eating disorder?
If you'd like to read "Musings" and "Points to Ponder" from previous months, browse the "ED Articles" page. You'll also find links to other articles I've written on past topics which include Admitting an Eating Disorder, Fear, When Others Don't Understand, Relapses, Journaling, Prayer, Getting Help, Guilt, Shame, Comparison, Meal Plans, Scripture, Friend or Foe, Control, Telling Others, Body Image, Support Groups, Depression, Pleasing Others, Scale, Sobering Moments, Suicidal Thoughts, When Help Isn't Helpful, Perseverance Clothes Shopping, Letting Go, Influence of Others.
Watch for the following topics in upcoming months - Over the Counter Medications, Causes of Eating Disorders. |
