Is a highly episodic and cyclical problem. Whether it is body image issue or a food related issue you can solve it for a while, but it comes back if you let it. It is sneaky.
When you find yourself struggling with food cravings, energy issues or bad patterns old or new there are some things you can look at to help:
1- Disordered eating usually rears it’s head when something is off in your life. Observe: is something lacking in your life, or how are you out of balance?
2-Notice how the pattern emerges (daily, hourly). Does it look different than last time? Then…
3-Think how how you worked it out last time, is that structure still in place? If not, would that work again? If so, what has changed?
4- If it is new think about what is going on (probably outside of food) and notice if that brings up an emotional or food response in you.
5- Talk to someone. Talk to someone who won’t judge you. Someone who will listen to you and help you reflect on what is going on in your life and who makes you feel supported.
Does it help to know you are not alone? You are not. There are so many people out there with disordered eating issues big and small. We all hide it. Be proud of yourself for being aware. Now move on to the next step and find ways to love yourself without food!
Take Care.
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