Expert: Joanne - 1/28/2008

Question
hey
i wrote to you a few days ago, im jus scared again. I have been eatin three small meals everyday and havin two little snacks. im jus sooo scared of gaining weight. im only eating baby sized portions but my counceller said this is ok for now.
im just really scared of fast weight gain, and i feel worse as i eat.
will this phase eventually pass? i just want it to go away
thanks again

aliyah

Answer
Aliyah

Hi again.  Unfortunately, this phase won't just pass without a lot of work.  I don't want to interfere with the work you are doing with your counsellor, so what they say should be what you go on!  If your small meals and snacks are more than you used to eat, then yes, this is a step in the right direction, but if this isn't pushing yourself, then maybe you need to think about increasing this.

Sadly, the fear of food is all part of the eating disorder, and to recover from this, you need to fight the fear and come out of your comfort zone, but only do this with support and only when you are ready so as not to risk relapse!

You just need to hang on in there and keep working to beat this, there is no easy way, and it usually doesn't 'just pass!'

Joanne