Recovery

Recovery is hard work.  It's a one day at a time kind of journey that is sometimes going to beat you down, but then that's when you get right back up and try again.  It has been said that "courage doesn't always roar, sometimes it means getting back up and trying again" Which is exactly the truth about Recovery.  Try over and over again until you get it right.  It's not something you can do on your own.  It requires asking for help when it is needed, attending a support group, having a good treatment team to be right there with you as you struggle, and outside support as well.

Well, by now you have probably guessed what this blog is going to be about...RECOVERY!  It's not something I take lightly and want to push the fact that you can do this.  I don't want to see another "In Loving Memory" on any kind of social media.  Eating Disorders are the most life threatning psychiatric illnesses.  They take so many lives each year.  Your friends,  Aunt, Grandmother, Brother, Sister, or even Niece.  They aren't just a women disease as men also struggle but are often too ashamed to seek help.  I urge those men that read this to ask for help.  It will be the best decision you will ever make.  

So, I offer you these tips as you go through your Recovery today
1. Do it for yourself-not for friends, parents, teachers, or family
2. Remember to forgive yourself.  You have done nothing wrong and this is not your fault
3. Every day is a fresh new start
4. Your Eating Disorder does not define who you are as a person.
5. Learn from your mistakes
6. Believe in yourself...you can do this!
7. Never Give Up
8. It never helps to dwell on the negative.  Find the positives in your life
9. You Matter
10.  Recovery will get easier over time.