So... what is a recovery forum?

WHAT:

This space was created to help build a recovery community, not just for those actively recovering from an eating disorder, but also for those who act as a team member for someone in recovery.

HOW:

Every month I will post a journal question or prompt to each forum [one for those actively recovering, and the other for their team members]. I encourage you to engage as you feel comfortable - whether that is commenting on the post, reflecting in your own journal, or turning the idea over in your mind. The idea is that this will give us something to focus on or work on as the month goes by, hopefully helping us to truly participate in our recovery or in the life of one recovering. Additionally, it offers a space where we can learn from each other [habits, tools, resources, etc.], ask questions and find answers, and encourage one another as we pursue recovery TOGETHER as a community.

WHY:

Quite simply because we are stronger together. Eating disorders are by nature secretive and work best in your isolation, let's not let them have that chance. Its time to start taking away their power.

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alissamast

Feb 03, 2024

Edited: Feb 03, 2024

Is there a book/article/journal eetc. that you read that made all the difference in how you engage with and understand eating disorders?

in Recovery Support Community

I have not read many books on supporting those with eating disorders, BUT, I have attached a link to a TEDx video we watched in my outpatient program that was beneficial for both myself and my parents. It talks a lot about the pathophysiology, what it is like for someone with an eating disorder, and just does an exceptional job of providing useful information in an engaging way.

[02/03/24]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEysOExcwrE

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Feb 03, 2024

I read "loving someone with an eating disorder" which significantly helped my early relationship!

STRONGER TOGETHER
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity the one who falls and has no one to help them up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken."
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12