Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?

Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?

By Deena Lewis

This show is for caretakers, parents, spouses, siblings and friends of those struggling with an eating disorder. You aren’t alone in feeling overwhelmed and insufficient toward getting your loved ones... more
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  1. Number 1: Understanding the Role of OCD in Eating Disorders & Recovery

    When it comes to supporting those living with eating disorders and OCD, it takes more than just kind words and a sympathetic ear. The challenge lies in understanding the emotional paralysis that OCD can cause, like the anxiety triggered by numbers on a scale. In this episode, Deena opens up about the guilt, desperation, and frustration that these behaviors often entail and how caregivers can offer support in loving ways. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Examples of OCD Tendencies Tips for being supportive to those with OCD Being one step ahead of yourself in recovery Must-listen moments: [00:13:04] Sometimes, if your loved one is struggling with OCD, it's kind of like you plug one hole, and another hole starts. And then you plug that hole, and the original hole starts draining again. [00:13:49] Wacky and strange as it sounds, the OCD does keep you in this sort of state of paralysis. [00:19:28] It's good to be in the moment, but knowing where you are in your recovery and what you need ahead of time so that you don't get yourself in a situation where you're like, I'm desperate…now what do I do? Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected] Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources. Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 33 members! Will you be next?

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  2. Number 2: Reflections on Recovery: Food Fears and Family Dynamics

    Recovery is a demanding process that never ends, even when someone seems to have their life in order. The little voice of addiction still pops up, and maintaining healthy relationships can be a struggle even after 20-plus years of recovery. In this episode, Deena dives into her ongoing personal struggles and why sometimes it’s okay to be a little selfish to protect your recovery. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Addressing food fears and keeping a food plan Establishing boundaries for family relationships Seeking out support and finding a bigger purpose Must-listen moments: [00:03:46] If you're thinking about something and contemplating it over and over in your head, it's probably something that you need to face. [00:4:21] Now we have a very good relationship where I know when to share with him and when not to, and when I need to go to somebody else and talk to someone else about it. [00:13:09] I feel the most comfortable when I'm talking to other people, trying to help others understand eating disorders, and giving support to others. Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected]

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  3. Number 3: Addiction and Family Intervention Challenges

    Navigating the murky waters of addiction is challenging, and it’s tougher when the struggle isn’t understood by the family. Deena recalls difficult moments when she felt judged rather than supported during her recovery, while Brian walks us through his own family’s history of addiction and how his grandfather struggled with alcohol before resources like Alcoholics Anonymous existed. In this episode, Deena and Brian put the spotlight on the complexities of family support in addiction recovery and the importance of understanding the nature of the disease. In this episode, you’ll also hear: The role of a higher power in recovery Navigating family support in addiction recovery Recalling family history of addiction Must-listen moments: [00:05:02] When you talk about a higher power, it's not necessarily in your higher power as God, but it's just a recognition…a higher power is just that. It's something greater than yourself that you recognize. [00:16:48] It's very important to be proactive in your own recovery, and think ahead. [00:26:48] I can keep sharing my story and telling you what I went through, but like we said, this is a family disease. And we not only want to be here for the addict, but we want to be here for the family. The brothers, the sisters, the parents, whoever you may be, because you're struggling just as much. Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected]

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  4. Number 4: What Helped Me Get Better (Recovery from Anorexia)

    Unfortunately, there is no silver bullet for treating eating disorders. Deena shares why recovering from anorexia is akin to being on an emotional rollercoaster and how the simple act of cleaning out her closet can send her reeling. She also provides insights into managing triggers during recovery and the importance of daily routines and setting achievable goals. Deena and Brian emphasize the critical role of external support systems for both addicts and caretakers, and the profound impact of groups like OA and AA when navigating through challenging times. In this episode, Deena and Brian continue unpacking Deena’s recovery journey and remind listeners it’s okay to seek help as an addict or a caretaker, and remember support is always available. In this episode, you’ll also hear: What helped Deena during her second treatment Recognizing triggers and using “feeling words” Resources for caretakers of addicts Must-listen moments: [00:05:42] It's really important for people with disordered eating to talk about their feelings because…even in addiction as a whole, you don't recognize what you're feeling in the moment; you're just feeding the addiction in the hopes that that's going to make you feel better because it's made you feel better the past. [00:13:09] I even remember the staff there, when I was getting ready to leave treatment for good, were like, “You know, Dina, you're going to hit triggers. That's part of life. That's part of recovery.” [00:24:04] As somebody who wants to be supportive, you can do that. but you do have to realize that as a caretaker and somebody who doesn't struggle with addiction, that maybe there's a reason for all these [support] groups for caretakers, for survivors of those who have an addiction. Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected]

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  5. Number 5: Anorexia Consumed my Identity, Recovery Helped me Rebuild

    Deena pulls back the curtain on her eating disorder even more, revealing her struggle with feeling invisible and alienated even as her loved ones desperately tried to help her. She recalls how her addiction cast a shadow over life's pivotal moments, like birthdays and even her own wedding. Deena and Brian also discuss her ever-present fear of death while battling her eating disorder, and how Deena’s mother even wrote a heart-breaking message about planning for Deena’s seemingly imminent funeral. In this episode, Deena and Brian explore the critical role of a support system in tackling eating disorders, and how therapy from a professional who had firsthand experience with anorexia made a significant difference. In this episode, you’ll also hear: Struggling with isolation caused by addiction Feeling numb vs. feeling family’s pain Need for therapy and support system Must-listen moments: [00:06:03] When we talk about who you had become, there was a lot of avoidance. There was a lot of isolation and a lot of times, it alienated those friends and family who wanted to help, but didn't know how to help, saw that there was a problem, didn't know what to do about the problem. [00:14:57] The depths of the disease that your loved one is struggling with, you have no idea how deep that struggle is. And it is so profound and you are so removed from it. [00:18:00] Now I had a conscience of how I was hurting other people and I couldn't do it. I knew I was getting better because I was thinking of how I was going to affect my family and other people, and I knew that I didn't have another chance. Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected]

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