The following text is taken from her presentation during those two chat rooms. Body Image Body image is one of the most difficult aspects of an eating disorder to address.
Fear is a primary hindrance.
I recall that my body image groups were most dreaded by patients and most were still struggling with the issue at the time of discharge. Just as recovering from an eating disorder takes time, so does restoring one s body image. Challenging distorted thinking, trusting God s view of you, and changing behaviors are all necessary in establishing a healthy body image. Hopefully, the information and questions below will give you a new perspective of body image. The image we have of ourselves develops over time through a variety of experiences and interactions with the world and other people.