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How do you deal with the period in between when you first relapse and when you're back at a safe weight?

517 views 9 replies 7 participants last post by  BabyBo  
#1 · (Edited by Moderator)
I'm really struggling right now because I've recently gone down the rabbit hole of relapsing, but I'm not at what I consider a "safe" weight. I'm no longer comfortable being at a healthy weight, and I can't stand that there's this period right now where I'm just waiting for all the restricting to get me to a more comfortable weight. How do you guys cope with this??
 
#5 ·
OP - right there with you. Something that has really helped me is to remember that it’s only temporary and you can get it back (if you’ve had it before, you can have it again). The time will pass regardless, no matter how uncomfortable you may feel now, it will improve with consistency and time :) We got this!
 
#7 ·
This is, once again, where I am at. I don't cope. I destruct so much so fast. I wish I had advice.
i'm the exact same right now, i just try to wear comfy clothes and not look in the mirror too often
i'm kind of where you are right now too. i just remind myself constantly that i'm gonna get back down to where i was before. i've done it before and i can very well do it again. these things just take time, and patience is key. we'll get through this op. just take it one step at a time.
OP - right there with you. Something that has really helped me is to remember that it's only temporary and you can get it back (if you've had it before, you can have it again). The time will pass regardless, no matter how uncomfortable you may feel now, it will improve with consistency and time :) We got this!
don't have much advice but we are in the same boat. i try and just wear loose clothing and remind myself that every day of restriction is worth it bc my weight will go back down if i do everything right.
Wow thank you all so much for the support!! It means so much to me :') Honestly I feel like this period is mentally torturing me because I can't stand my body. I want to literally rip my fat off :( Anyway thank you and I love you guys <3