Recovery Resources

💚 Recovery is Possible

Full recovery from eating disorders is absolutely achievable. With proper treatment, support, and time, you can heal your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. You deserve recovery, and help is available.

Understanding Recovery

What is Recovery?

Recovery goes beyond just changing eating behaviors. It involves:

Physical healing and health restoration
Psychological healing and emotional regulation
Developing healthy coping strategies
Building a positive relationship with food
Improving body image and self-esteem
Creating a meaningful life beyond the eating disorder

Recovery Timeline

Recovery is a journey, not a destination:

Early Recovery (0-6 months): Focus on physical stabilization, beginning treatment
Active Recovery (6-18 months): Learning new skills, challenging behaviors
Maintenance (18+ months): Sustaining gains, preventing relapse
Full Recovery: Living free from eating disorder symptoms and thoughts

*Timelines vary for each individual

Treatment Options

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Levels of Care

Inpatient: 24/7 medical care
Residential: Live-in treatment
Partial Hospitalization (PHP): Full-day programming
Intensive Outpatient (IOP): Several hours/day
Outpatient: Weekly therapy sessions

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Therapy Approaches

CBT: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
FBT: Family-Based Treatment
DBT: Dialectical Behavior Therapy
ACT: Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
IPT: Interpersonal Psychotherapy

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Treatment Team

Physician/Psychiatrist: Medical care
Therapist: Mental health support
Dietitian: Nutritional guidance
Support Groups: Peer connection
Family: Support system

Recovery Tools

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Recovery Stage Navigator

Understand the 5 stages of recovery and what to expect at each step

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Coping Strategies

Evidence-based techniques for managing difficult moments

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Self-Reflection Tool

Guided exercises for exploring your recovery journey

Keys to Successful Recovery

Do's

✅ Build a strong treatment team
✅ Be honest with your providers
✅ Practice self-compassion
✅ Connect with peer support
✅ Develop healthy coping skills
✅ Set realistic expectations
✅ Celebrate small victories
✅ Be patient with the process

Don'ts

❌ Expect perfection or linear progress
❌ Compare your journey to others
❌ Isolate yourself
❌ Engage in triggering content
❌ Skip meals or appointments
❌ Give up after setbacks
❌ Try to recover alone
❌ Dismiss your needs

Relapse Prevention

Warning Signs of Relapse

Be aware of these signs and reach out for support early:

Increased preoccupation with food, weight, body
Return of restrictive or binge behaviors
Avoiding social situations with food
Increased anxiety around meals

Body checking or weighing frequently
Isolating from support network
Difficulty coping with stress
Dismissing concerns from others

Relapse Prevention Strategies

Continue therapy even after symptoms improve
Maintain connection with support groups
Have a relapse prevention plan in place
Identify and manage triggers proactively
Practice regular self-care and stress management
Reach out early if struggling—don't wait for crisis