So many people aren't open about their eating disorders, and feel people will judge them if they knew.
The truth is, if they did judge you or treat you any differently because of your eating disorder, then they can't be very good friends.
You are RECOVERING. You are seeking help! Goodness, you are one of the bravest, strongest people alive! Not many people have the courage to fight their demons. But you, well you are challenging your thoughts everyday and beating your illness! And if you aren't in recovery, you really should start- it is never doing to be easy, but boy I promise you, it is worth it.
Why hide your illness? Why be ashamed? We should be PROUD to say that we are recovering from our illness, that we have a mental illness that is combined with physical, yet we are not going to give in and let it rule our lives any longer. We will fight. And that, you must all agree, is incredible in itself.
Just like any addiction, our disorders can be hard to let go of and give up. But hard doesn't mean impossible- a hundred years ago people would have thought it impossible to go to the moon, but it happened! So ignore what other people may think; recovery IS possible. For anyone.
Everyone in my family and year group at school know about my anorexia. But you know what? They don't judge me. They sent me a card, a few gave me presents, they all wished me the best luck in recovery. And you know what else? They all told me how brave I was and how they were all there to support me.
They may not understand the illness, but they didn't judge me. And that was the final blow to my stupid anorexia, all it does is lie and tell you everyone hates you and you are worthless, but all of my friends DO love me and they DO care about me. So screw anorexia, I vote for recovery any day.
I know this was a short post, but I also hope it was one that was worthwhile.
Keep fighting everyone, we can do this.
Hannah xox
This is so inspiring! But I don't know how to actually tell my friends, because I didn't tell them when I first started recovery and I think it might be weird to tell them now that I'm basically weight restored:/
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It wouldn't be weird at all! I think you should go for it and tell them. Tell them that you have an eating disorder and are recovering but you have managed to reach a healthy weight and now there's only the mental side to go! I bet you anything they'll be so proud <3
They will be really supportive if they are your true friends, and you'll feel so much more comfortable not having to hide it from them. They will still treat you the same, but maybe you'll have an even stronger bond with them.
Stay strong lovely <3
Thank you so much!❤️
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