EP47_My anger, denial, and sadness was actually grief. Understanding when you might be grieving your old eating disorder self. (Solo)

Curious About Recovery - Diving Into Eating Disorders

In this episode, we dive into the complex emotions and processes that come with recovering from an eating disorder, focusing on the grieving stages that often surface during this journey.

Key Topics:

• Understanding Grief in Recovery: We explore how the stages of grief (denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance) play a significant role in the recovery process. Recognising these emotions as normal helps create space for healing.

• The Importance of External Support: External support is essential when dealing with overwhelming emotions. We discuss how reaching out to others and showing self-compassion can ease the recovery journey.

• Body Grief: Physical changes during recovery can be distressing. We discuss grieving the loss of body rigidity and how it’s a necessary step to finding peace with your new body.

• Finding Healthy Coping Mechanisms: Replacing disordered behaviors with healthier coping strategies is crucial. From journaling to yoga and creative outlets, we discuss different ways to process emotions without resorting to harmful behaviours.

• Embracing Freedom and Imperfection: The ultimate goal in recovery is acceptance, both of imperfections and of a new, more authentic relationship with your body and soul. We reflect on the peace and freedom that come with this acceptance.

Listen for Insights On:

• The stages of grief in eating disorder recovery
• How to cope with the emotional challenges of recovery
• Finding new comfort in healthier habits and support systems
• The emotional process of body changes and acceptance
• Shifting focus from body perfection to soul-centered freedom

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