Eating Disorder Recovery Tips

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EATING DISORDER

RECOVERY TOOLS

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At first, figuring out what to do with your time can be surprisingly awkward. Especially when stopping the binge/purge cycle.

But when you spend time brainstorming all the things you would like to do, you’ll have an action list that will guide you.

Here are some ideas to get you started with your list of recovery tools...


1. SOCIALIZE.When you’re obsessed with your eating disorder,

socializing is very limited. Being free from your eating disorder affords you the time to visit all of the places and attractions you always daydreamed about. It can be as simple as meeting a friend at a book fair!


2. START A GARDEN.Gardening can be a relaxing way to enjoy the outdoors

while keeping your mind active. A beautiful garden can lift your spirits when you feel down, too.


3. VOLUNTEER.There’s no better way to feel good about yourself,

volunteer for your favorite charity or community organization. You’ll gain the valuable feeling that you’re contributing to a cause near to your heart.


4. GET INTO ACTION.Choose a new action daily to follow and get your mind,

body and spirit moving. Take a walk, sing in the rain, dance a jig, try meditation. You’ll have more energy, self-confidence, and a healthier body as a result.


5. DO A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.

Are there things around the house that you’ve been wanting to change? Now’s the time to make those improvements and gain freedom from ED along with a good dose of accomplishment.


6. YOGA.Yoga combines physical activity and meditation. Start yoga

classes or get with a friend on a regular basis and you may find a passion for yoga and life that you never expected.


7. READ A BOOK.No matter what you’re passionate about, books about that

passion can educate, enlighten, and entertain you.


8. JOIN A CLUBSee if there’s a club surrounding one of your interests in

your local community. This is a great way to meet people with similar interests and break the self- isolation syndrome that comes with ED.


9. BUILD A RECOVERY WALL.

Post your recovery steps on some colorful paper. Pin or tape them to a blank wall in your bedroom. This is an easy way to affirm your goals to recover.


10. DONATE.Go through some of your old things and see if you can find

things you no longer need. You’ll rid your home of clutter and do something good for someone else at the same time.


11. HELP OUT A FAMILY MEMBER.

Offer to watch the nieces, nephews or grandkids for an evening or two. Help a family member with a project that requires expertise in something you know how to do.


12. TAKE A CLASS.Many local community centers offer classes on a wide

range of subjects. Learn a new skill or improve one that you already possess.


13. MAKE A SCRAPBOOK.Collect all of those family memories. Scan old photos and

make a digital scrapbook if you’re tech savvy.


14. RESEARCH YOUR FAMILY TREE.

With the latest technology, you can connect with long-lost family members faster than ever.


15. WRITE A POEM OR LETTER.Write your eating disorder a poem or letter telling him/her/it

why you no longer need ED. Post in on your recovery wall and read it daily. Revise it as you recover with new thoughts and goals.


16. GO TO A MUSEUM.Within your community, or a short distance away, you can

likely find museums of all types. Experience the art, history and beauty of your community in an interesting and educational setting.


17. START A RECOVERY SCRAPBOOK.Start a recovery scrapbook on all the activities you love but

haven’t done. Use this as a tool to keep you on track so ED no longer holds you back from achieving your dreams.


18. ADOPT A PET.If you love animals, you can fill your life with joy by adding

a companion and devoting more time to nurturing your relationship with it.


19. GET IN TOUCH WITH NATURE.Take frequent hikes or walks around your neighborhood.

See if your community has a nature trail or planetarium. Visit the parks around town.


20. DO PUZZLES.Keep your mind active with puzzles and brain games.


21. COOK NEW RECIPES.Try something new in the kitchen and spice up your life

with delicious new flavors. Challenge yourself to interact with food. Create some new dishes to add to your daily diet. You might become a chef!!


22. START A JOURNAL.It’s never too late to start a journal to share your thoughts

with yourself. In addition to capturing the things that happen in your daily life, write about the things you’re grateful for. Reminisce about the moments that made you smile during your day.


23. START A BLOG.It’s a great way to stay on top of technology and share

yourself with family members and friends. Inspire others with an eating disorder to recover.


24.LEARN A NEW LANGUAGE.You can learn a new language and then take a trip to the

native land to practice. A great recovery goal!


25. LET YOUR CREATIVE SIDE SHINE THROUGH.

Delve into the joys of creating something beautiful. Take up painting, woodworking, or arts and crafts. Knitting and crocheting are great ways to keep hands and minds busy.


Don’t let this list limit your thinking.

Find your passion and fill your life with more of what makes you happy.

You deserve to enjoy recovery. At last, you get to focus on you!


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