HOW TO FACE THE 10 FEARS OF SEEKING TREATMENT FOR AN EATING DISORDER

Written by Brittany Burgunder, Published by Elite Daily

I can remember the panic all too well when I decided to go into treatment for my eating disorder and face my fears about recovery.

People are at different stages in their journeys. Some of you may have already had treatment in various forms and levels of care, while some of you may just be worried about the possibility.

I am going to address some of the biggest fears I, personally, have encountered over the past years while struggling with severe anorexia, binge eating disorder and bulimia. Hopefully, I can shed some light based on my experiences.

1. “I’m going to be the biggest one there!”

2. “Compared to others, I’m not sick enough to be in treatment.”

3. “I don’t want recovery,” or “I’m not ready for it!”

4. “My health isn’t that bad. Can’t I live a normal life and keep my eating disorder?”

5. “What am I supposed to tell my friends if I go away to treatment for months?”

6.“What if the weight gain is too fast?” “What if the weight loss is too slow?”

7. “I can’t go to treatment; I’m in school and/or have a job. I’m going to be so behind!”

8. “I’m afraid I will be forced to do things I don’t want to do.”

9. “I don’t look sick, so I must be fine, and no one will take me seriously.”

10. “I’ve been to treatment many times before, and it’s never worked. Why try again?”

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