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Apr 26, 2013, 10:42 PM
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that they are in recovery? Do they need to be at a certain weight for a certain amount of time?
It has been almost a year since my last ED hospitalization, but I had a major setback in January of this year and was in the psych unit for a week. They were trying to get me into an ED program before I left. I feel that I am doing really well right now. I am following my meal plan, going to see my dietician and t. My weight has been steady for about a month. I know that I will have setbacks and maybe even relapses, but I feel that I have the ability to overcome them now. I just want to know what is considered recovered.
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Apr 27, 2013, 12:05 AM
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Sounds to me like you're in recovery. But really I think there is no set definition for recovery; it's about how you define it. Whatever you need to feel healthy, hopeful and increasingly sane. I'm happy that you're doing well.
 it's inspiring for my own recovery.
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Apr 27, 2013, 05:00 AM
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When do you no longer meet the criteria for an ED? Is it a week a month a year? Just because I have not binged/purged in 10 days does that make me recovered? Is fair weather recovery recovery? I put myself in this perfect bubble that minimizes triggers. What happens when by bubble is popped?
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Apr 27, 2013, 11:18 AM
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I personally don't think you can view recovery as linear--- you aren't going to hit a magic recovery point. I think it's a meandering path but one that ultimately leads you to no longer engage in any of the behaviors...more than just starving or b/p, but the mindset that comes with it.
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Apr 27, 2013, 01:25 PM
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Ooops........0 days since B/P. ok back to square one. But I do not even feel bad about it. I liked it and it made me feel good. Not sure I am telling my therapist that one.
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Apr 27, 2013, 02:00 PM
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I would add that mistakes, slips and setbacks can be part of recovery as well. I have learned that while I have only had brief periods of 'abstinence' from behaviors I entered recovery the day I realized that not only did I have a problem, but I actively started to do something about it (seek help).
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Apr 28, 2013, 12:44 PM
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I wouldn't say that recovery is just defined by numbers (weight, size, calories eaten, days behaviour free), i would say it is also a mindset.
When i dont turn to food-whether through B/P, or restriction, or over eating- in times of stress, crisis or worry, for a significant amount of time, then i would consider myself recovered i think
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Apr 29, 2013, 11:12 PM
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I agree with HealingTimes and would add the word peace. I now feel peace around food, therefore I'm in recovery.
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Apr 30, 2013, 01:59 PM
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I am not at peace with food or what I see in the mirror soo I guess I am not as much in recovery as I thought I was. But hey I do not want to kill myself this week! That counts right?
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Apr 30, 2013, 06:58 PM
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May 02, 2013, 05:19 PM
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May 02, 2013, 11:12 PM
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I saw my dietician and t on Wednesday. My dietician isn't going to weigh me anymore unless I tell her I feel like I am getting too fat or that my clothes aren't fitting right. I have been at a stable weight for a month and she is giving me the ability to sub in different options for meals. ie: breakfast is normally 2 pieces of cinnamon raisin bread with 2 tbs of peanut butter, but I can have cereal if I want now.
I asked my t the question that I asked you all and she said she thinks I am in recovery now and that it is a process. My body image is still a huge issue, but I am not allowing Ana to rule it. I am using the Body Image Workbook by Thomas Cash. While I still have miles to go, I keep on chuggin'.
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May 08, 2013, 04:38 AM
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Sometimes we get the best answers from the professionals that are working with us......good job!!!!
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