70 MILLION PEOPLE WORLWIDE HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AN EATING DISORDER! What is your why?

     

    As I researched the topics in this workbook further, I found a sobering fact: approximately 30 million people in the US and 70 million worldwide have been diagnosed with an eating disorder. This suggests that these issues affect a significant portion of the global population. Shockingly, half of Americans are connected to someone fighting an eating disorder, yet only a few thousand doctors are trained to treat them. When I think about families, friends, clinicians, teachers, and spiritual leaders, I realize that almost every household could benefit from the resources in this workbook. As you prepare for the challenging journey ahead, ask yourself, “WHY is recovery important to me right now?” and “What is your WHY or reason for reading this workbook?” Your answers can significantly influence your ability to understand and overcome your struggle with an eating disorder or addiction. Your responses will guide you through the workbook's topics and highlight the importance of self-reflection throughout your healing process. This self-reflection isn’t a burden, but a powerful tool that puts you in control of your journey and empowers you to take steps toward recovery.

    To grow and achieve your goals, you need to do what's uncomfortable in recovery. This workbook is designed to challenge your thinking and daily decisions, helping you rebuild your self-worth and self-esteem. You will learn to communicate your feelings more effectively, enabling you to approach your treatment plan with greater confidence. You will learn to advocate for yourself, whether you’re currently in treatment or seeking it. By design, this workbook is most effective when used alongside a therapist specializing in eating disorders and addiction. It aims to help you recover more quickly by addressing difficult questions now so you can regain control over your future. Your answers may also reveal why previous treatment programs haven’t led to a successful recovery, so you can avoid them in the future. The other half of this workbook includes resources and websites to help you and your family access the appropriate care needed to heal and live a meaningful life beyond addiction and eating disorders. This information is not intended to replace therapy, medications, diagnose or treat conditions, or discourage you from consulting your doctor.