I weighed myself this morning. I already knew what the number was going to be. I know my body better than I know almost anything else in the world. And I knew I would rearrange my entire day around that number.
This is what nobody tells you about eating disorder recovery. The disorder doesn’t just pack up and leave. The monsters don’t disappear. They just get more patient.
This episode is about the mirror that stays broken long after the eating disorder is gone. About the 1.2 pounds that shouldn’t matter. About the days that start glorious and end in defeat because a number said so. And about learning — slowly, imperfectly — to trick yourself back into the light.
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DISCLAIMER: These are my personal experiences and opinions. Nothing here is medical, nutritional, or therapeutic advice. Also, I’m a writer and an editor. And I try my best to make sure every post is articulate and free from errors. However, being that I edit my own work—and it’s next to impossible to properly edit your own work—I admit, occasionally there may be an error or two I miss. But doing so doesn’t make me an idiot so don’t be mean. Just smile, pat yourself on the back for finding an error and be glad you’re not the only one who makes mistakes sometimes … xoxox
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