Remi

Speaker Remmi

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Remi

Topics: Eating Disorders

"I had an eating disorder for 7 years, but the irony is that most of that time I didn't even know it. I was surrounded by so many other people on diets; I thought my addiction to dieting was normal. Eventually my thoughts went from "everyone is doing it" to "no one else thinks what I'm thinking, or does what I'm doing". I began to lose friends, confidence in myself, and also who I was. I no longer knew who I was because I lied about my addiction on top of all the things I was hiding, like what I was and wasn’t eating, and the fact that I was making myself sick. One of the worse things was separating myself from anyone that would become suspicious, even those that were dearest to me. And that was a very lonely place. I felt miserable, alone, and totally confused.

A friend discovered my eating disorder and told on me. When they came to talk to me about it, I was honest to myself and to those I loved about my addiction. It was liberating to be honest and free from hiding my eating disorder. Even though it was really hard to do, everyone was really supportive and I focused on becoming healthy. When I got help I sought out counseling. I loved it! And I still do. Healthy Choices- located in Scottsdale, is amazing. They helped me learn how to eat, and more importantly, not only accept who I was, but love who I was.

My recovery continues each day. I check in regularly at counseling, as well as rely on the support of my wonderful husband and family, staying close to God, and sharing my story. Today I am happy, healthy, and love who I am. I know I’m important, special, and loved. Today I truly know how it feels to live."