Eating Disorder Recovery - 2

In an effort to help others overcome their struggles with food and eating disorders, I am open to share my story and the steps I have taken to overcome a ten year eating disorder. I have been in recovery for three years. We are all capable of being recovered for a lifetime.

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[KeepMovingForward11]

First video I have watched in a long time, that is truly honest but positive. Thanks! I am in recovery from anorexia and your videos are very very helpful. They are neither pro Ana or talking about your current state but more pro recovery. So thank you!

[Cavernchick]

@KeepMovingForward11 Thank you SO much for watching and your kind words. This is the first video I posted on YouTube four years ago - I've made over 50 since, so I hope you'll take a look at some of the newer stuff in the series. All positive and all pro-recovery! Hope all is well for you!

[drallabmas]

You really NEVER get the urge to purge, starve, overexercise, hurt yourself or anything? My mom used to have an eating disorder (bulimia) before I was born (I'm 20) and I recently found out that she still struggles with it sometimes. She told me a few weeks ago that she has purged once or twice each year for pretty much all my life because of stressful times. Do you have that issue sometimes or do you really never have the urge anymore?

I also notice you're wearing dragonfly earrings...

[Cavernchick]

@drallabmas Hi there! Thanks for watching - and yes, dragonfly earrings :). So I made this first video several years ago. I've been doing a series called Body Empowerment now for a few years. If you look at my latest three videos - I think it will help answer your questions (if you go to my channel, they are Body Empowerment 30, 31, and 32. To answer briefly here - I have not purged, starved, overexercised or hurt myself in 6.5 years, since I began my recovery. In the past year, I had a rough

[Cavernchick]

@drallabmas (Part 2 of reply) ... time. I did experience the urge to want to purge or hurt myself, but I didn't partake in any of those behaviors. Instead, I sat with my feelings and experiences, worked with my therapist, and was able to work through the trying and difficult time without fully relapsing into eating disorder behavior. I made a decision when I began recovery 6.5 years ago, that purging/starving/hurting were not options, so I cope with my feelings during stressful times instead.

[Cavernchick]

@drallabmas (Part 3 of reply)...hope that helps answer your question! And I do hope you'll take a look at my three newest videos! Best, Caroline

[Cavernchick]

@jami215 I'm so glad this was helpful. Hang in there! And keep watching! Thanks!

[jami215]

omgg, you are amazing and so strong and this really helps. i've had an eating disorder since I was 11, you are such an inspiration.

[Cavernchick]

Hi...thank you so much for watching and commenting and sharing your story. You can be well. And you will. Wanting is half the journey...

[vandam2711]

ive had eating disorders since i was 4years old, im 28 years old now with my own 4year old little girl. im terrified when im with my feelings, im numb and in denial at other times. my disease isolates me and has stolen so much. im so angry and out of control. ive had so much therapyi really dont know what else there is to uncover. i dont know why i cant stop. i want to be well. im so scared my daughter will find me with my heart stopped.i love her so much