Every individual's journey to recovery is unique. Recovery from eating disorders is rarely (if ever) linear. There are good days and bad days. The goal of recovery is to acquire the skills, coping techniques, and behavioral understanding that will help you say goodbye to eating disorders.   Recovery from eating disorders begins with medical stabilization. Individuals will see this differently, but they typically include at least one of the following: stabilization of vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure, weight restoration/maintenance, reducing maladaptive coping behaviors, restoring adequate energy levels, and regulating body temperature. A person's recovery can then be focused on skill-building and significant cognitive change after they've been medically stabilized.   The recovery process can begin once the body and mind are able to function optimally and process more complex thoughts and emotions. Low-level care encourages patients to challenge their thoughts and explore the role that their eating disorders have played in their lives.