Let me start with a short personal story.
When I was in my early twenties, I was diagnosed with anorexia (as well as several other diagnosis). I was VERY thin, but I didn’t realize it. My internal voice always said to me that I was too fat. It never changed the way I saw others- it was easy to see the beauty in others, but within myself, it was impossible.
Fast forward to now, I’m definitely not anorexia anymore. I still struggle with the idea of what beauty means to myself at times, but I am getting better. It’s a process.
So what is anorexia?
Anorexia nervosa, more commonly known as anorexia, is a mentail health disorder that impacts the way we see ourselves and self worth- which impacts our relationship with food. People with anorexia may limit their food/calorie intake, they may use unhealthy ways of “getting rid of calories” such as throwing up, exercising excessively, using laxatives inappropriately, etc. I want to highlight that anorexia is not just about food and weight though- it’s about the way we look at ourselves in a distorted view, and many times, it is not the way others see us.
The journey to recovery is not only about “eating more” but developing a healthy sense of self and food. Our relationship with ourselves is so important in anorexia recovery. It’s about accepting ourselves for who we are, and loving ourselves. It’s not quick,and that’s ok.
With this in mind, let’s jump into this week’s therapist mama bear tip!
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