I don’t know how to recover (teen post)
[ you can skip to the bottom this is my background] (16F) have had numerous eating disorders since I was 12. When I was 13, I was hospitalized for a low heart rate and weight. I struggled with (emotional) binge eating after I was forced into recovery when I was 14-now. I don’t restrict anymore, but I still calorie count because if I don’t I’ll binge due to a feeling of no control. But I’m concerned for my health. I don’t want to keep purging because it strains my organs and I know it will damage my teeth. My mental health has been so terrible and this has completely controlled my high school experience. I have shut down plans with friends, dinners, going out, etc probably over 30 times. I wish I could see a way out of this, but I’ve truly tried anything. I can’t do inpatient because I have a sports season coming up I have to train for. Also, my parents dont take it seriously because I’m at a normal weight. If anyone has any resources I would be so grateful. I think I’m going to take a break from TikTok because every other post I see is a WIEIAD that is very little.
I am looking for
- hobby suggestions
- resources (not just residential promos, actual things that will help)
- ways to take my mind off food
- how to go out without feeling self conscious