Eating Disorders Support Group
Eating disorders are marked by an obsessive need to control the intake and/or purging of food. This community is dedicated to those struggling on the road to recovery. Join to discuss your experience with others and find support. Get advice, ask questions, and meet others who are going through similar struggles.
So recently I have had a resurgence of my anorexic eating habits. I am counting, restricting and compulsively exercising. I can't think about anything else. Somehow I don't have the strength I usually do to convince myself that going back down the road to anorexia is a horrible idea. I need some help.
Okay, so is there ANYONE you can reach out to where you live that can hold you accountable? I would recommend a treatment team, like a therapist, dietitian, or doctor.
I think you're doing the right thing my reaching out and discussing your issues--it takes courage to admit you think you are relapsing.
Whenever this happens to me, I like to wonder what triggered those old habits, and see if I can reverse it. I think that you should try doing fun relaxing things that soothe yourself, because feelings of guilt and fear of relapsing sometimes only make it worse.
Most of all, just keep telling yourself about how much work it takes to get back on the road to recovery--haha it helps me.
I'm sorry you're feeling so down. Things will look up, I'm sure.