JUST FOR TODAY: If you have recently "slipped" or "relapsed," check in with your intuition about how to get back on your healthy path. Have a "recovery" plan in place, just in case!
A "slip" is one episode of binge eating, purging, meal skipping – one occurrence of your eating disordered behaviors after a period of time of freedom from these behaviors. A "relapse" is several consecutive "slips" – engaging in eating disordered behaviors several times a day, for several days in a row. The dictionary definition of "recovery" is "a return to a normal state of health, mind or strength." If you have slipped or relapsed, what will help you to recover? Even if you haven't slipped or relapsed, it's a good idea to have a recovery plan in place, just in case you need it someday. This doesn't mean that you are planning to fail – in fact, a recovery plan ensures your success. You can turn a slip into recovery right away, and avoid relapse. Check in with your intuition to create a recovery plan for yourself. Is there a certain way of eating that would best support your recovery? Are there certain foods that are easier on your digestive system and enhance your overall health? Do you need to have some meals with others for support? What else will help you with accountability to get back on track? Stay on your healthy path of recovery!
©2010 by "Dr. Dorie" McCubbrey, M.S.Ed., Ph.D. – Eating Disorder & Obesity Treatment Specialist – Denver, Colorado
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