Below are things to know about going into recovery, taking care of yourself, and the importance of finding coping alternatives and identifying \"triggers\".
In our recovery from Eating Disorders one of the things we will need to learn to do is to find better ways to cope. We have learned through the process of our Eating Disorders that these behaviors were good \"emotion blockers.\" We\'ve discovered, even if subconsciously, that it is easier to think about food, not eating, eating too much, what we won\'t or will eat, how many calories we just had or will avoid, etc., than it is to deal with our feelings and emotions.
Writing...
Keeping a journal is a great way to cope with daily stresses of life. To sit and write your feelings and emotions, your fears and dreams, about the things that are hurting you or making you angry, is to begin to understand and accept these feelings as your own. By starting a Depresion Forums Blog we can gain a better understanding of what we are truly feeling, and from there begin to express these emotions to others and to heal from them.
One key will be finding a good therapist. Support groups such as DF can work well for some as well, but don\'t rule out the fact that we all need some sort of professional assitance in dealing with these problems. There is nothing shameful about knowing you need help and seeking it.
Learning to find better ways to cope is not easy. We may have many years behind us of living with this negative coping mechanism. Don\'t expect miracles overnight, but practice self affirmation. Telling yourself everyday, outloud, \"I will learn better ways to cope... I can recover\" will set you in a positive mindset and with practice you will begin to believe it.
Thanks to Something-Fishy.org for information about ED and Recovery.