Nicole F., former patient
“I am proud to announce that I have been behavior free since my departure. I am currently working full time where I am slowly learning how this type of work fits into my values. Shortly after my departure I got a new puppy …she has been such a blessing to my recovery…she does not let me have any time to worry about ED. I have been keeping busy with activities including a stained glass class, knitting class, church, CASA volunteer and friends. I can’t say it has been smooth sailing but I am definitely learning that I do have control over my thoughts and behaviors. I am learning how to speak my feelings instead of acting them out. I must say that life has been a lot more fun without ED…what a joy it has been to be able to go to restaurants and order what I want not what ED wants…to be able to go out with friends and not preplan for everything…to taste my mom’s cooking again…to cook for myself…to go for a hike when I want to and to not go when I don’t feel like it…I am learning to listen to my body and trust my meal plan…I am learning that “I ate because it sounded good” does not mean the end of the world nor will it really make any difference…Most importantly and I believe what has made this recovery different for me is my new found faith…being able to trust that God has a path for me…trusting that He will always be there for me….being able to share with Him my triumphs and defeats…knowing that I am not alone.”
- Nicole F., former Eating Recovery Center patient
