Anorexia - what is it about?
WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
It’s not just about weight
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about what size I am
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about restricting food
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about hating my body
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about escaping my feelings
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about feeling worthless
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about wanting to be in control
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about letting go of part of me
Then what is it about?
It’s not just about letting go of what makes me who I am
Then what is it about?
It is not just about being afraid to find out who I am
Then what is it about?
IT IS ABOUT ALL OF IT
IT IS ABOUT MY FRIEND ANOREXIA
IT IS ABOUT FINDING THE COURAGE TO LET THIS FRIEND GO
IT IS ABOUT REALISING THAT THIS FRIEND ACTUALLY IS NOT TREATING ME WITH COMPASSION AND RESPECT
IT IS ABOUT REALISING THAT THE ONLY PERSON THAT CAN DO THAT IS ME….
BUT I NEED HELP…………
All eating disorders can disguise themselves as a friend for many, many years. In recovery it is important to replace that friend with good strong therapeutic support from a health professional and/or long-term support from supportive organisations such as Beat
Author's Bio
Rochelle Craig MSc FDAP Accred holds a Masters Degree in Addiction Counselling and is accredited with FDAP (Federation of Drug and Alcohol professionals). Rochelle see's binge eating as an addiction and chose the 12 step model in her own recovery.
She has been working with all addictions for nearly 13 years at The Living Room Addiction Treatment Centre Hertfordshire specializing in eating disorders/disordered eating and has developed and delivers a CPD training programme to health professionals introducing the '12 step programme for working with obesity'.
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