I still have an anorexic mindset, help!?

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I'm 20-years-old and suffered a huge battle with anorexia between ages 13 and 17. I consider myself to be over it now and I eat regular meals and perform vigorous exercise six times a week. 

However, I still seem to have that mindset of being completely self-conscious and wanting to lose more weight despite being a UK size 6 to 8 (US 2 to 4) and completely healthy. It's completely eating away at my ability to wear the clothes I want and my partner is becoming frustrated by the fact I find myself unattractive and fat.

I don't get the urge to not eat anymore yet I still get the urge to lose weight.

I don't want to hear about how I'm not fat; I just need some guidance on how I can stop thinking this way. Anything would be a huge help as it's destroying me!

sweet-tooth · Accepted Answer

Hi im going through the same thing i have been recovered for a year now but every day i struggle with hating my body and wanting to be thiner again sometimes i even feel like i want ana back! But what helps me is to remind myself of how bad life was as a anorexic and how much better li is now im better and u just have to realise that u should love the body ur in and be happy ur healthy! I also think of people like maralin monroe it helps me remember that i dont need to be thin to be beautiful!

dhaliwal · Answer

Anorexic Mindset

Courtney · Answer

Hello, I can completely relate as I also suffer with both anorexia & bulimia for 11 years (I'm 21). I think you need to speak to a therapist or someone who can help you because you can't overcome this alone.

Anonymous · Answer

I battled throgh this to. Well done im proud of you

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I still have an anorexic mindset, help!?

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