Are eating disorders completely curable?
Many people wonder how and if they can get over an eating disorder. The answer is YES! People definitely do improve with the right kind of treatment. How long does it take? That depends. There are a number of factors that play into recovery and how long it takes-such as: how long you’ve had the eating disorder symptoms (a few months vs. several years), if you have a good support network, your personality, and if you have access to good treatment. All of these factors make a significant difference in the speed of the recovery. What is important is that you know that recovery is possible and that you focus on getting the right kind of help that will guide you every step of the way, no matter how long it takes. Your treatment providers will help you define what it means for YOU to be recovered. It’s different for everyone because people with eating disorders have such a wide variety of symptoms and concerns. In general, it often means going through a significant change or stressful even i
