Recovering from an eating disorder. Any helpful advice on maintaining a healthy life and abstaining from the behavior?

[Anonymous]

Its been almost 4 months since I've engaged in Eating Disorder behavior. I'm so happy to be free of it but the desire to go back is always lingering, and I believe will for quite a while. If there is anyone out there that can give some helpful advice on how to keep moving forward I would be greatly appreciative! feel free to post anonymously!

Also, I know this is a subject that is bound to get negative responses, but if you're thinking of posting something along that line then please realize this:
- I am NOT looking for attention or sympathy, if I get just one helpful piece of advice I will be more than happy.
-My eating disorder (contrary to belief) did not stem from me wanting to lose weight and become thin. I am for the most part very happy with my body.

Thank you!

[VioletBell]

May I ask what type of eating disorder you have? If your just saying it in genera, thenl I suggest the following:
Try eating at least 2 fruits and 5 vegetables each day. I know this pretty useless but it will help in the future, they don't need to be large amounts, just a reasonable size bowl or plate.
I recommend drinking tea probably about 3 times a day a regular mug size (Personally, I would suggest green tea or possibly black tea) and lots of water
Also exercise will help a lot, exercising will make you feel fit and healthy and hopefully it will appetite you

[VioletBell]

Im sorry its meant to be:
"general, then I"
instead of
"genera, thenl"

[Sezra]

Im in a similar position as yourself. But my problem is alcohol. I know that feeling of it always lingering and wanting to go back. Sometimes I do relapse and have a drink (down from 5 times a week to just once a week now :) )

My advice would be to seek help from people you trust. I learned the hard way that its so much easier to succeed with people helping you, than it is alone.

If you have a moment of weakness, talk to someone. it takes a lot of courage to admit to your problems.