Q: how long does it take to recover?
A: everyone's is different. Some people recover quickly, some people take years, but slowly make progress. Some people are done with the illness for good when they recover, others live with it and chronically relapse
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Q: how much weight do I need to put on?
A: while weight is only a small aspect of health, with this disease it seems to be the center. Most hospitals release you at 80% of your optimum weight. I took a long time to be on board with them, so I was released at 60 or 70% I think. But, to be weight restored, you need to be 100% or more of weight optimum.
Don't look into bmi calculating, because it doesn't include bone, muscle, or other masses. Only consult a doctor. Because if the internet says that 120 pounds is healthy for your height, that's just a basic estimate. 120 pounds could be even 10 pounds too little or too much. Some people gain weight quickly. I know someone who went from 52-155 pounds within 2 months. And you may think 103 pounds, and not even an inch taller in two months?! She is making great emotional progress. It seems the quicker you gain, the happier you are because it's in the past and no more gaining. Whereas I was 55, and almost 2 years later, I was six inches taller, and 22 pounds more- so still more to go. Since I am slow, I am having a harder time with recovery. I've lost and gained weight, but still haven't gotten past 87 or 88. That number makes me cringe, but I realize that it's because I've been cruel to myself. I can't see that I'm underweight, because I couldn't move on. Don't hold on to that "lowest weight" goal or memory. Let go, because it'll be impossible to move on.
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how to beat anorexia
Non-Fictiona little how to guide to recovery. i am not a doctor so if you're in danger please seek professional help. this is just basic steps to beat anorexia specifically, but parts can be applied to bulimia, BED, orthorexia, etc. you got this
