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Scenario

When recovery becomes another form of control

My eating disorder recovery feels like trading one obsession for another because now I am obsessed with being recovered and I track everything about my thoughts and behaviors.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The same perfectionist and controlling tendencies that fuel addiction can be redirected toward recovery itself, creating a new form of compulsive behavior.

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 Addiction as mental health condition?”

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.