Recovery from an eating disorder is not linear and will look different for each person. It can take months or years to recover from an eating disorder fully, and relapses may occur, especially with significant life changes.
Complete eating disorder recovery encompasses three primary areas:
Physical recovery, such as weight restoration.
Behavioral recovery, including stopping disordered eating habits.
Psychological recovery, like building a healthy relationship with food.
The first steps to recovery are getting a proper diagnosis, seeking appropriate treatment, and building a strong support system.