Gaining Weight on the Eating Disorder Journey

I personally gained a lot of weight in recovery & for many months felt disgusted. I started unpacking my internalized fatphobia & the root of why having fat/weight on my body scared me (ie. I had always made myself small through my ED so that I could avoid the abuse I was experiencing). Now I know that I am safe in my body & can give it unconditional love whether I gain more weight or lose some weight. Therapy has been hugely helpful for me on this journey! Best of luck to you 💛

absolutely!! you just gotta say nice silly things about yourself until you believe it

Happens to me! It’s hard to keep healing when you see the number on the scale and it gives so much anxiety. My mother did the same thing to me. I have to keep telling myself that I’m more than a number or weight and my body is adding what it needs. I hope it gets easier for you ❤️