Many clients delay seeking treatment for years due to shame or denial.
Many who come for treatment are ambivalent about giving their disorder. Many desperately bargain, wanting to give up some of their more unpleasant symptoms, but are unwilling to take any major risks. As trust in self and therapist grows, readiness for recovery appears and grows stronger. The following self-assessment was developed at Alternative Group as a way of viewing a client's current stage of recovery. I have an eating disorder.