Recovering from an eating disorder is a brave, transformational process and you’re not alone. At ABBI Clinic, we’re here to guide you toward healing, peace, and confidence in your relationship with food, your body, and yourself. Eating disorder recovery happens in stages. Each step brings its own challenges and growth.
In this blog, we will have a look at the 5 key stages of eating disorder recovery and explore what each step entails.
1. Acknowledgement:
Acknowledging you need help is the first step toward recovery.
Breaking the silence lets you move forward without shame or guilt.
At ABBI Clinic, we’re here to ease your way forward. We listen without judgment.
- We specialise in eating disorder recovery
- Our team includes qualified psychologists, therapists, and dietitians
- We provide compassionate care tailored to your needs
fact: According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), nearly 20% of young women report restrictive dieting by age 15, a significant risk factor for developing an eating disorder (Jacobi et al., 2004)
2. Preparation:
Recovery starts with preparation, setting realistic goals alongside your clinician.
Together, we identify small lifestyle tweaks you can make today.
ABBI Clinic guides you with kindness and expertise, focusing on your physical health and mental well-being.
- Small routines aid recovery
- We help you gradually introduce healthy habits
- This prepares you for a future without disordered behaviours
fact: Research shows that ambivalence toward change is a strong barrier to recovery (Vitousek et al., 1998), reflecting low motivation and fear of losing control.
3. Action:
Recovering from an eating disorder involves healing in action with expert therapy, group sessions, meal planning, and routines that aid your recovery step by step.
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps identify difficult thoughts
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps cope with strong emotions
- Support groups connect you with people who truly get it
- Family therapy helps your circle provide understanding and care
fact: An early intervention during this stage (such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) can significantly improve eventual outcomes (Lock et al., 2010).
4. Maintenance:
Maintaining recovery is just as important as starting:
- Continuing therapy helps avoid relapses
- Our team guides you through difficult moments
- We’re there for you every step of the way
- We teach strategies to cope with stress and temptation
fact: According to a study by Stice et al. (2013), sustained recovery (at least 1 year without symptoms) drops the likelihood of relapse by nearly 80%.
5. Renewal:
Recovering from an eating disorder means embracing renewal, peace, happiness, and a healthy future.
At ABBI Clinic, we aid your recovery with expert care, strong community, and realistic routines for a new life.
- Healing starts by making peace with food and your body
- We aid you in letting go of guilt and shame
- Our team helps you rebuild your confidence
- We celebrate your progress together
- Recovery is a process, but you’re not on your own
fact: Relapses are quite common, up to 30% within the first year after recovery (Berkman et al., 2007), which underscores the necessity for ongoing follow-up care and support.
Our Commitment to Your Recovery
Recovering from an eating disorder isn’t something you do by yourself.
ABBI Clinic’s team of psychologists, therapists, dieticians, and support groups stand by you:
- Providing expert care tailored to your recovery
- Helping you connect with a strong community
- Listening without judgment and with compassion
- Giving you a circle of care for healing and growing together
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Start your recovery today with ABBI Clinic by your side.