this isn't your usual tips post. you know, the kind that tell you how to restrict your calories to unhealthy amounts, how to shrink to a size zero - by any means necessary? throw those out and jump on the recovery bandwagon... here are some tips for recovering from your ED
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tips i've found helpful
1. take it one step at a time
2. forgive yourself for any slip ups. minor setbacks are a natural part of recovery, just make sure they don't happen too often or for extended periods of time.
3. get support. i can't stress this enough. just knowing that people are there to help you in your time of need, even if you try to push them away in the heat of the moment (don't deny it, i do it too) can be comforting
4) get a workbook. i suggest this one.
5) or this one for anorexia (for teens specifically, also works for bulimia and other EDs, pdf here)
7) challenge destructive thoughts. get a journal just for this purpose, and use the CBT ABCD model to challenge damaging thoughts.
8) make good use of cheerleading statements during this time. recovery can be hard, so i suggest setting a timer for once every hour or two and telling yourself something positive in your life, such as "i'm good at math" or "my SO believes i'm beautiful/handsome/good looking, and i trust their judgement, therefore, i am beautiful/handsome/good looking"
9) make countless relapse prevention plans. one for every situation, every day of the fucking week if necessary.
10) get information on your behaviors and how destructive they are, but also acknowledge how they used to "work" for you without glorifying them
11) be kind to yourself. don't beat yourself up over every morsel of food that passes your lips. forgive yourself. this doesn't mean go hog wild either though, just don't torture yourself
12) rewire your brain, avoid eating disordered thoughts
13) and above all,
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