In the eating disordered world, if anxiety is the problem, control is the solution. It is important to find a definition for “recovery” that makes sense because it is important to offer the individual a sense of the end goal ; the lighthouse that identifies we are on the right track as we navigate through the treacherous waters of daily challenges and terrifying long-term overall change. It is also important to be clear about what we are trying to change, to attain recovery that is sustainable.

Therapy can be a wonderful exploration of myself and my landscape, both inner and outer. The landscapes of my life, my relationships and my emotions that often lie unexplored and unknown. One does not need a crisis or a ‘diagnosis’ to be called to this exploration.