i was getting better
Hey everyone, I haven’t been in here in a while. I had been doing so well I was eating healthy and working out and I was gaining weight and I felt so happy but I’ve been struggling lately with difficult challenges in my life which caused me to stop going to the gym and it has affected me physically and mentally, I feel like a failure I was so happy and doing so well, but how do you continue to stay positive through your recovery even during difficult times?
Hi Volleyball!
I'm so proud of you for eating healthy, working out and gaining weight! ❤
I'm really sorry you've been experiencing some difficult challenges lately that are now affecting your progress ☹ you are NOT a failure though!! It can be tough maintaining motivation when you're going through difficult situations. This is something a lot of people, myself included, struggle with.
Do you have a support system in place? Friends or family that you could talk to about your problems? Sometimes just talking to someone about the challenges you're facing can help relieve a lot of stress and get you back on track. You could also talk to someone here on 7 Cups! If you choose to connect with a listener on 7 Cups, I recommend having a look at their profile to see if they have experience of eating disorders. I find that people who have been through a similar experience are the best at providing support. You can find a list of active listeners here: https://www.7cups.com/BrowseListeners/
You could also try practicing mindfullness! Mindfullness really helps me deal with stressful events and helps keep me focused and positive. If you choose to try this, there's a mindfullness growth path on 7 Cups that is worth checking out!
I hope you find something that works for you!❤