What was the hardest part of recovery? How did you overcome it?
When I was recoverying the hardest part was accepting that I had a problem and that I had a real diagnoses (I was diagnosed with EDNOS). I overcame it by one time I went to the hospitial they told me that I have a real problem and if I didn't stop my behaviors that I was going to hurt myself. I am glad that I had that wake up call, and that I can share my reocvery and coping skills with others
@TheAsh
My parents, and no having a formal diagnoses or a strong support system.
Definintely makes thing so much more harder..
@Leoneedsupport10
definitely* not*
.-. argh, sorry about the spelling mistakes, I'm sleep deprived.
@Leoneedsupport10 that's ok, yeah it's definitely not easy dealing with parents, especially if they don't understand the eating disorder and can definitely make it more challenging to recover. It's really hard when they ask, "why don't you just eat?" Well it's really not that simple or "why don't you just stop binging/puring" it isn't helpful at all and I completely understand that struggle
@TheAsh I didn't start recovering from my eating disorder and addiction until I nearly died. The hardest part is definitely admitting that you have a serious problem
@DanceGirl sadly sometimes that is what happens with our eating disorders, we truly don't understand or become aware that what we are doing is really dangerous/serious until something happens or our eyes get opened to what could happen to us if we continue engaging in said behaviors
@TheAsh sadly that's very true
@DanceGirl I am glad that you where able to see that what you are dealing with is serious. I hope that you get where you want to in recovery. remember to stay strong and keep seeking support!
@TheAsh Thank you so much 💕
@DanceGirl you're welcome!
The hardest part for me was doing it all alone, and having to do it by myself, for myself.
@LittleLotte that's definitely not easy to recover all by yourself and not have a support system to make recovery easier to deal with. Support systems make recovery so much easier than not having one. I am glad that you still found a way to recover even though it's harder without someone guiding you through it
@TheAsh I'm still trying to recover and haven't made it yet. I don't know if I'm doing the right things or if I'll just end up relapsing but I guess at least I'm trying.
@LittleLotte Everyone's recovery plan looks different, and remember if you relapse that is ok, we learn through trial and error and once we find the right coping skills we can get to a point of being recovered. And you've got a great site here with people who want you to get better. And I am here if you need me, I am just a message a way
@TheAsh Thanks!
@LittleLotte you're welcome, stay strong and keep fighting
The hardest part was knowing what I was doing wasn't healthy, but no one else believing.
I remember telling my mental health team. None believed me. Actually, all of them made it seem like I was exageratting to be "trendy". In one time even got told that if I was "truly" anorexic/bulimic they'd help me, but because I wasn't - wouldn't be necessary. I took it as a challenge. I wanted to be "sick enough" for them to help me - but then hiding it because didn't want them to stop me.
How I overcome it? I found a new therapist and after 5 months of trusting her, I wrote a long letter about everything related to my unhealthy relationship with food. I expected her to tell me I was faking it, but no. She believed me. But I started to dismiss it as "I have it all under control, It's better now" until I finally asked for help again, and this time for good.
To this day, no one knows about my struggle. Not even my own parents, I mean, I did tell them - they just didn't believe it.
@givemecoffee I am glad that you had that therapist, it can be very hard to go through recovery alone. I am sorry hear that some people don't understand your struggle that definitely isn't easy