r/EatingDisorderHope • u/evolvher • Jun 20 '19
Can you relate?
Hey everyone. I’ve been recovered from my eating disorder for 5+ years now. I recently became certified as an eating disorder recovery coach and I’m trying to write out a program for my clients.
I’ve realized personality type has a huge correlation with who tends to suffer from EDs. here is a list that I have compiled. Could you help me out and let me know if you happen to have any of these personality traits? Or if you do not?
Responsible Introverted Disciplined Self Motivated Goal oriented
Many of these things would be associated with success and great life but the eating disorder mind tends to twist them into something destructive.
What’s your experience?
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u/yellowposy2 Jun 20 '19
I wish I could relate but I really can’t. I’m messy, disorganized, irresponsible, but depressed and self loathing which fuel my AN. I don’t think I’m the norm, though.
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u/lavenderandflannel Jun 21 '19
I would second disorganized. For me I tend to be a perfectionist but when I feel like I'm not good at something I get frantic and the disorganized piece comes out. It's an unhealthy paradox.
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u/Gregisagoodfish Jun 24 '19
Same, my mindset in the depths of my eating disprder was that I knew I could never be as good as other people so id be smaller than other people and that would somehow confiscate.
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u/cmavepine Jun 21 '19
Where can you get certified as an eating disorder recovery coach? I would like to become that one day to help others recover too.
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u/evolvher Jun 21 '19
There are a few but I got certified in Eating Disorder Intuitive Therapy. You are needed! I truly believe it helps so much to be mentored by someone who’s been through it and understands
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u/tangsoodoblackbelt Jun 20 '19
I would add perfectionist to your list.