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Originally Posted by breakmystride
I'm sorry you went through that and hope you're doing better now.
Honestly, I never thought just a few months of restriction could cause such long-term emotional damage. I feel like I'm lying about being 'in remission' because I've lapsed so often, with multiple ed behaviors, but I don't feel like I can ask for professional help when I'm actually overweight.
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You can always get professional help at any weight. Eating disorders come in every shape and size. I suffer from restriction-type anorexia, but was arguably my sickest (mentally and physically) when I was going through a period of unhealthy eating habits that resulted in weight gain. Clinically, my doc thought I was 'fine' because my weight was up, but I hated myself and was breaking down inside. It took years after that for me to finally get help -and I'm still struggling - but I'm in a much better place now than I was then. You can't go at this alone. If you can't find a therapist, try to find someone to talk to about this stuff. Posting here is a great start.
Be well!! <3