A bulimic searching for support
Hi there! Ive been suffering from eating disorders for 8 years (during puberty I was anorexic, now I alternate binge and bulimia). I feel Im falling apart, Ive lost the strength to fight against my demons... Ive been in therapy for 2 years and my problem has just gotten worse, now I have no money for therapy and I want to restart my journey and to be normal again. This winter I stopped binging and I felt amazing, but during summer I relapsed and this time I dont know how to stop. Any suggestions? Im searching for motivation and support, not a magic trick thatll keep my demons away (‘cause its all about my mind!). Thank you!
Hi there. I'm sorry to hear that you have had a relapse but please keep in mind that slips are part of the recovery process. And the desire to stop the behaviour is a good place to be. I think I would be asking myself what was going on last Winter that you were able to not rely on your old ED behaviours and similarly what was going on in the summer that you relapsed? The more you can understand what triggers you and what gives you strength, the better you will be at recovering sooner from the relapses.