Today my first opportunity to speak from my heart online in a video about the realities of eating disorder recovery therapy is available for free at HealthyPlaceTV.
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Firsts are always a challenge.  Dealing with the technology glitches and the patience called upon me when my scr screen read "stand by, technical difficulties" made glad for my own recovery work.  I actually smiled to myself as I waited and wondered and repeated my intro.  I thought of how, in the thick of my bulimia I could never have handled the situation.

Being in recovery and free not only of my eating disorder but also free of the need for it is such a pleasure.  Instead of being anxious or frantic I felt even more confident and intent on giving adult women with eating disorders this information. I want them - you - to know what it's like to feel and be capable in this world under challenge. I want you to know that you can look back on your eating disorder days and see how far you've come and how much richer and more fulfilled your life has become.

This video, with all its technical faults, does let you know what solid recovery looks like when you are determined to make that free and clear "now" real for you.

Please be patient with the long intro.  Please be patient with the occasional technical glitch, and go for the content.  It comes from my heart to you.

When Attempts at Eating Disorders Recovery Have Failed

..... many adult women with eating disorders were teenagers with anorexia and bulimia which carried into adulthood.

Some made attempts at eating disorders recovery in their younger years and for a myriad of reasons, the recovery

attempt either didn’t work out or didn’t last.

Now, in adulthood, these same women wonder whether they can be successful at eating disorders treatment.
Treatment of Eating Disorders at Any Age

Joanna Poppink, MFT, has been treating adult women with eating disorders for over three decades.

In her interview on the HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show this week, Ms. Poppink defines what true recovery

from an eating disorder really means and emphasizes that recovery can take place at any age.

Based in Los Angeles, California, Ms. Poppink says “over the years I’ve seen many people emerge from despair into

a more full and fulfilling life.” At this point, if you’ve lived with anorexia, bulimia or binge eating, you may be thinking:

“That’s impossible!”

Ms. Poppink swears it’s not, but during the show, she does discuss what it really takes to recover from an eating disordered life.

Are you ready?  Watch the HeathyPlace Mental Health TV Show on-demand.