Episode 78: How to cope with fear, guilt and anxiety during eating disorder recovery

Are you constantly on high alert? Are you always anxious? In this episode of 'Fly to Freedom: The Anorexia Recovery Podcast,' I share insights on how to cope with fear, guilt, and anxiety during the recovery journey from restrictive eating disorders.  I discuss the constant state of anxiety experienced by those with eating disorders, the overwhelming feelings of facing new fears during recovery, and how to acknowledge and move through fear and anxiety without fighting it.  I emphasise the importance of self-compassion, rewriting the stories we tell ourselves, and practical steps to embrace and release fear.  Additionally, I offer an exercise to help listeners feel and understand their anxiety, and encourages rewarding oneself as part of the recovery process. 00:00 Introduction to Coping with Fear, Guilt, and Anxiety in Recovery 00:52 Understanding the Fear-Based Life in Eating Disorders 02:58 Facing Fears in Recovery 04:46 Welcoming Fear and Anxiety 10:18 Daily Love Emails for Positivity 11:36 Exercise: Acknowledging and Allowing Fear 13:34 Rewriting the Stories Attached to Fear 20:14 Taking Recovery Actions Despite Fear 22:23 Conclusion and Encouragement To read my in depth blog article on this subject, go HERE To connect with me for anorexia recovery coaching, go HERE To sign up for my new Daily Love emails, go HERE To follow me on Instagram, go HERE To follow me on Facebook, go HERE