The Only Way Is Up

Rock bottom sounds like the end but there's always a way back to the top. Everyone’s rock bottom is different, and I had to hit rock-bottom a few times. Recovery is attainable if you choose to seek out and accept help and let yourself start over as many times as needed.   In this episode, Deena and Brian emphasize that only you have the power to take your first step towards a new beginning.   In this episode, you also hear:  Being powerless before progress   Understanding recovery requires time   Take action or face the consequences   Must-listen moments:   [00:07:01] When you're struggling in the addiction, you're 100 percent wrong thinking, “I control this” or “I'm not hurting anybody but myself.”  [00:15:17] Seek out some mental health professionals...talk and see if you can't figure out, not necessarily the root cause, but figure out the behavior and why this behavior keeps continuing and take some direction from them.  [00:20:02] That was a deal changer because I realized I either got to figure this out and start working the program, or he may not be here the next time I go through this.    Thank you for listening. Whether you’re suffering from an eating disorder or you’re a caring friend or family member, we’d love to hear from you via email at [email protected]  Contribute a few bucks to the “Are You Going To Eat Your Fat?” Patreon to help cover production costs and the coordination and provision of resources.   Whether you’re in recovery or currently in your eating disorder, you’re invited to join our FREE Facebook Group, “Are You Going to Eat Your Fat?” where you’ll find helpful recovery guidance, quotes, and support multiple times a week. There are already 35 members! Will you be next?