Episode 19: Can I Recover From My Addiction and Eating Disorder at the Same Time?

Can you recover from an eating disorder and substance use disorder at the same time? In this episode of Dear Recovery, I answer a question from a listener who is trying to navigate recovery from both. I talk honestly about how difficult it can be to face two battles at once, because I’ve been there myself. We’ll talk about whether you have to recover from one before the other, how one issue can sometimes improve as the other heals, and why there isn’t always a simple “which came first?” answer. Most importantly, we’ll talk about why having two things to recover from doesn’t mean recovery is out of reach.   "If something has been weighing on your heart, I'd love to hear from you. Send me your questions, your thoughts, or even just say hello. You can email me at [email protected] or send me a DM on Instagram @dear_recovery1. No question is too messy, and you never have to figure it out alone."