Because there’s no better way to learn about something than to listen to the people who have faced that situation themselves, here’s what people recovering from eating disorders have to say.
Other people’s comments can be hurtful, even if they are trying to be nice.
Eating disorders are controlling.
Eating disorders are exhausting.
Eating disorders make you feel guilty.
Eating disorders are deeply isolating.
Eating disorders are not all the same.
Eating disorders can have both psychological and physical causes.
Dietary advice does not help.
Recovery is physically and mentally painful.
Recovery depends not just on therapy, but on a strong support network.
Recovery is a long, ongoing process.
But recovery is worth it.
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