Cured?

You may remember me from before, when I posted more regularly trying to gain weight recovering from anorexia.

I have heard/read that anorexia is incurable, but rather that it just becomes easier to ignore the voice. But honestly- I think I'm there.

I'm maintaining a healthy weight. I don't measure out my food any more. I still eat very healthfully, but am a billion times better at dealing with unplanned food- case and point being the pillsbury cinnamon grands my roommate made yesterday, of which I had 1 and a half, no guilt. I don't count calories but I just quickly added up everything I ate today... and it added up to like 2200-2300. I don't exercize because I'm crazy busy, but maybe in time I will start going twice or three times a week. I don't think about my weight or body, haven't weighed myself in about a month, and don't isolate myself from situations for fear of the possible food involved.

Am I cured? Despite still not having my period :(

Sounds like mentally you're in a much better situation than you were and that's a big part of the battle.  It sounds as though your eating habits are more normal which is also excellent. Well done.

However, there's a difference between being a 'healthy weight' (BMI 20 - 25) and having a 'healthy body'.... the two are not always synonymous.   It could be that despite being a healthy weight you're still too light to have regular periods.  Could be an issue with your dietary choices or the amount of body-fat you have.  And other reasons, of course, are illness, stress and various medical conditions.   If you still don't have a period you should talk to your doctor and investigate the reasons why. 

sounds like you are doing brillantly and well on your way. i hopeyou managed to keep it up. im not putting a downer on you but i guess the proof will be in the pudding :). like gi said talk to your doctor at your lack of periods and well done you, glad your ok i wondered where you d got to h xxx

Original Post by evolution_revolution:

I have heard/read that anorexia is incurable, but rather that it just becomes easier to ignore the voice.

I personally believe this is a myth which only encourages people to live in the "better" rather than aim for total recovery. I know several people who have totally recovered.