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Scenario

Why recovery feels like losing yourself

I want to recover but I am terrified that without my eating disorder I will have no identity or purpose or way to cope with anything.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

When disorder becomes identity, healing threatens the constructed self that has provided meaning and control.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Eating disorders — all presentations?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.