The singer said she was 'running [herself] into the ground' with workouts and dieting when, at the time, she believed she was 'recovering' from her eating disorder.
Plus, someone who's recovering from an eating disorder might not have a clear view of their progress, which can further complicate recovery, says Gregory Jantz, founder of the treatment facility. "Denial is a part of the disease of an eating disorder and it's significant," explains Jantz, a psychologist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders. "This can create a distortion of reality as a person walks to recovery.
With that in mind, you probably won't be surprised to find out that relapses are common in eating disorder recovery. For example, relapse rates for anorexia and bulimia have been estimated to be around 35 percent, according to research published in the. "Most often recovery is cyclic with a few relapses over one's lifespan," says Jantz.
In her conversation with Graham, Lovato spoke on the importance of having a support system in regards to her own recovery experience: "When you don't have people that like, know the signs, around you—I think what I really needed was someone to come in saying, 'Hey I think you might want to take a look at how much you're working out.'"
If you're struggling with an eating disorder, you can call the National Eating Disorders Helpline toll-free at -931-2237, chat with someone at myneda.org/helpline-chat, or text NEDA to 741-741 for 24/7 crisis support.
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