Eating Disorders

You are just healthy.

At least, that’s what you tell yourself.

You get up early, go for a run, make a protein shake, and head to work.

Hard work is about discipline; you remind yourself that you have what it takes. You’re doing everything “right!”

Tiredness creeps in – little by little.

Things start to shift a little.

It’s getting harder to wake up early, and your bed feels increasingly uncomfortable. There’s a constant chill in the air.

In your mind, the solution to getting over how you feel is to dig deeper and try harder. You say to yourself, “I only need more discipline.”

Things start to slip.

Last night’s birthday party was not good. You went with a plan – no snacks and cake, drink a sugar-free Red Bull, and have fun.

But your friend was especially insistent that you celebrate with her. Everyone made a big deal about you having a stupid piece of cake. All the attention was humiliating. No one needs cake. You resisted and thought, “Now that is discipline.”

Weight gain occurs.

How is it possible that the scale could betray you in such a way? You have worked too hard for an increase.

“Where did it come from?” You study your calorie tracker, and every bite is suddenly under the microscope.

Today will be the catch-up. You’ll get back on track because this is not acceptable. All you need is more discipline!

Isolation comes next.

No one seems to understand that there’s nothing wrong with you. Everyone may want to eat differently than you, and that’s not a crime, so why all the attention on your plate?

The thoughts you have cause you to shut down and pull away. You feel the pang of hunger alongside the pain of loneliness; both feelings seem to be in sync.

You tell yourself you don’t need to be upset about this. Scrape the bottom for just a little more discipline.

Now sickness enters the picture.

A routine checkup with your doctor results in a follow-up visit. Your bloodwork shows some concerning markers of malnutrition.

Suddenly, you realize that the missed period you forgot about has gone on for over six months.

Something is not right, but it feels impossible to speak up. It’s like there’s another voice in control of all of this.

Help is needed – now.

Something must change, but you don’t even know where to begin.

You run into a friend who looks at you with a knowing glance. She hands you this number and says she understands and that there’s a way out of this. You want to believe her.

You use your voice.

Reaching out and calling me is a brave choice, even though it may not feel courageous when you’re doing it. You may feel scared out of your mind, but fearful feelings in the presence of action are bravery.

I’m here to help you through your recovery journey. We’ll confront all the fears that come with this disorder, and together, we’ll reconnect you to a power that has always been within you, ready to lead you to freedom.

Your healing journey is here!

It starts by contacting us today.