Create a sustainable recovery
In therapy, your recovery from disordered eating will probably focus on a number of key elements, based on your unique history.
Recovery is an evolving process—and what works best will look different for each individual. A sustainable recovery is flexible, and elements may shift over time. The main thing is to stay open, curious, and patient with yourself as you explore what is right for you.
- Develop your self-awareness
Gain a deeper understanding around food, eating behaviors, and your relationship with food - Identify your triggers
Figure out what sets you off into the self-destructive eating behavior - Recognize your thoughts and feelings
What are your thought patterns and their accompanying emotions and consequences?
What are your feelings/emotions and their accompanying thoughts and consequences? - Build your self-worth
You’ll feel empowered to accept yourself and gain self-trust and emotional resilience. Self-worth is an inside job. - Explore your alternatives
You’ll find more constructive ways to manage stress, instead of disordered eating - Discover hidden qualities
As you let go of disordered eating, you’ll find strengths and abilities you didn’t know you had - Practice kindness
Embrace self-compassion and be kind to yourself, which includes saying goodbye to negative-self-talk