Eating Disorder Recovery Need NOT be a Tug of War Part One
Feck It, Fun, Fabulous & Free Eating Disorder RecoveryShow Notes
Eating disorder recovery very often feels like a constant game of tug of war between you (in recovery) and the eating disorder. This looks like constant mental battles, mental gymnastics and negotiations. It is exhausting, anxiety provoking and distressing. However, what if recovery doesn't need to be like this? What if you don't need to engage in that tug of war and still make progress in your recovery? www.hellybarnes.com
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