Eating disorders are treatable, and people do recover from them. Recovery is a difficult process that can take several months or even years.
Some people do better than others.
The folks who do best, work with physicians and counselors who help them resolve medical and psychological issues that contribute to, or result from, disordered eating. Recovery is much more than the abandonment of starving and stuffing. Person has a sense of self and goals and a realistic plan for achieving them. The process begins with evaluation by a physician or counselor. Recommendations include any or all of the following.