Why can’t I just recover?

Anyone who has struggled with an ED knows that wanting recovery and actually doing it can feel miles apart. You might know you need to gain weight and want things to change — yet still find yourself stuck in the same loop when it comes to food.

We reflect on how this back-and-forth cropped up in our own experiences: things like food paralysis, or reacting in completely different ways to the same weigh-in. We also explore the dangers of waiting to feel “ready”, and why deciding to recover doesn’t suddenly make things feel safe.

And, by going through what actually helps — whether that’s expecting resistance, seeing it from your brain’s point of view, or detaching motivation from action — we hope to show you how to build a more consistent and resilient recovery all round.

Topics covered:

* Wanting recovery but feeling unable to act on it

* The back-and-forth thoughts around food and weight

* Paralysis in the moment

* Why knowledge and intention aren’t enough on their own

* Facing fear and what happens when you do

* Mixed reactions to progress

* Detaching action from motivation and repeating it consistently

Resources mentioned:

Megsy Recovery

Turning Motivation into Action: [https://youtu.be/-4gJWbmer3I?si=2RVQ5BtqwIjCLqWA](https://youtu.be/-4gJWbmer3I?si=2RVQ5BtqwIjCLqWA)

Connect with us:

Meg

Instagram: @megsy_recovery

YouTube: Megsy Recovery

TikTok: megsy recovery

Safia

Instagram: @safia_edrecoverycoach

Email: [email protected]

Website: https://www.safiaed.com

Em (copywriter & editor)

Instagram: @em_schone

Tallulah Self (podcast editor)

Instagram: @tallulahself

[DISCLAIMER]

We’re not medical professionals, and the podcast content reflects our own experiences and opinions. If you’re struggling with an eating disorder or disordered eating, please reach out to a medical professional for personalised support.