2007-03-13 15:23:03 · 6 answers · asked by shell 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
One summer, I decided that I didn't like the way I looked. People told me that I was skinny, but I didn't see it. I knew I could always improve. So I counted calories and exercised everyday. Although it wasn't drastic, dieting and exercising consumed my daily life. I thought of nothing else, but what I put into my body and how I could work it out of my system. After 3 months, I got sick of myself. I hated the way I acted and I only lost a few pounds.
I realized that I didn't need to diet. I was fine the way I was. I kicked my butt over the summer and I wasn't even happy with the results. I decided to eat what I wanted to eat and exercise when I felt like it. I was happier and fuller.
2007-03-13 15:33:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had an eating disorder for 19 years. I have been working on recovery for the past 16 months. Some days I feel I will never get better. I feel I am the eating disorder....it's all I have ever been.
Given this, I really think part of it depends on how long and how serious the disorder has been. Regardless of time and seriousness, it is probably one of the hardest things a person has to go through.
There are some studies out there that say you aren't "fully recovered" for 6-7 years. This means losing the obsessive thoughts and behaviors. Many recover from the behaviors, but those thoughts are persistent for some time.
I wish there was a single answer. However, an eating disorder is very complex so the recovery experience is unique for each individual.
Never lose hope though!
2007-03-14 03:46:09 · answer #2 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was buimic anorexic for 4 years. I am now technically "recovered" but an eating disorder is something that never really leaves you. Even if you are recovered you still get the negative feelings about yourself sometimes or that little voice in your head that tells you how ugly and fat you are. It will always stay with you. All you can really do it get help and support.
2007-03-13 18:11:44 · answer #3 · answered by utah_snow_bunny 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Recovery from eating disorders have no time frame. They take as long as they take. Inasmuch as eating is an essential part of living, ongoing assistance is necessary.
2007-03-13 15:49:31 · answer #4 · answered by concernedjean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but my sister was bulimic. she was for over a year. it took her another year to fully get better. she still isnt 100% better. she throws up a few times, but not every hour like she used to. she was so sick... always hurting herself.
but it took her a good year to fully recover...
2007-03-13 15:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by cutiepieee♥ 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone is different,and deal with thing in different ways. you will overcome your issues with hard work and dedication. do not put a time limit on your healing process, please!! do the best you can and you will find an end in sight, i promise, good luck!
2007-03-13 15:28:02 · answer #6 · answered by smoovkay 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋