In this this episode I discuss how over-thinking (rumination) and excessive need for reassurance can show up in eating disorder recovery, and how to handle this in a more productive way. Topics covered include:

• Healthy reflection vs obsessive rumination and overthinking
• Reassurance seeking, and when it becomes a destructive habit
• Excessive research behaviours as a way to seek reassurance
• Practical ways of dealing with overthinking and urges to research, ruminate and reassurance-seek

1:1 Coaching: letsrecover.co.uk

Substack: letsrecover.substack.com

Articles mentioned: 'How to Stop Ruminating' & 'How Do I Stop Thinking About This? What To Do When You’re Stuck Playing Mental Ping Pong'