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Sep 2023
16m 23s

Addressing Recovery Fears, Letting Go of...

HARRIET FREW
About this episode

A Bite Size episode.

This podcast is all about addressing fear.

Fears around your body changing, fears about how you might cope with unpredictable eating events, fear about what might happen if you don’t do a certain number of steps or weigh out your food.

When you have an eating disorder, you are often trying to find a sense of control. Life feels unpredictable, scary and overwhelming. Control of your body or portions or macros or grams give a feeling of safety and certainty – at least temporarily. 

But fundamentally, this doesn't work. Life becomes rigid and anxiety ridden. You end up feeling more out of control than ever.

This episode explores letting go of over-control and leaning into the surrender of recovery.  I hope that you find it helpful.

 

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