How Amanda made a full recovery from bulimia

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Click here to download part 1 of the audio

 I know you all love stories that inspire and Amanda's story does just that. Amanda's bulimia began when she was just 12 years old and she suffered for over 10 years and now I am pleased to say she is fully recovered.

Amanda used a combination of therapy and structured eating for her bulimia recovery. In this audio she shares some great tips and advice with us, such as

• How to deal with relapses.
• How to deal with bloating.
• How to love yourself.

Her story is definitely worth listening to, she is an amazing inspiration for us and more proof that recovery is possible. She is also a member of bulimiahelp.org and you can view her profile here.

Download the audio and listen to the full story of how Amanda made a full recovery from bulimia.

P.S.  Its a bit long so I decided it divide it into two parts. I'll post the second part shortly. Also if you like what you hear please leave a comment below. 
 

 

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bh_fan_shez
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has anyone else experience really sharp pains their left side since letting food stay down? i could not move at all, that was awful! totally felt like something was stabbing me on the inside out
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Thank you Richard and Amanda

Thank you Richard and Amanda

kelley23
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has just a couple more hours until I am off from work!!!=)
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It is worth your time!

I have a very short attention span. So at first I didn't want to listen to such a long interview but I did and it was really good. I was able to get a lot out of it. I realize that I need be kind to myself like I would be to a friend. I also need to embrace a relapse and learn from it. Recovery is not black and white/all or nothing. Everybody's recovery is different. There is no formula to getting better. We must all individually figure out what works best for us. Thank you so much for sharing this! I look forward to hearing the second part.

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Feeling hopeful and capable
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Wow this is brilliant! I

Wow this is brilliant! I can't believe how similiar her story is to mine and probably everyone on this site. I can relate to SO much of what she says. Especially the part about the getting worse when I first began to go to therapy and started the process of unearthing all the emotions . And also about the need to hit rock bottom before I was willing to fully accept that I couldn't go on living like that. I feel really happy now because I can see that i have learned a lot from the physical,mental and emotional turmoil of the last year. I see now I needed that to get where I am with recovery now.

I have been stuggling quite a bit over the last few days after a month or so of great recovery progress .This interview has given me so much strength to continue the fight . My eyes welled up when she said about getting back to her old self and even better..I do feel like my sense of humour was purged out long ago .Hopefully it'l reemerge again along with my sense of fun and adventure.

I'm also going to ask my parents listen to this as well. Amanda articulates exactly what I have been trying (unsuccessfully)to say for a long time. And describes the process and amount of time needed for recovery.

Thank you so much for posting this Richard. Nice to hear the nordy accent .(I'm from donegal myself.)

Amanda you are an inspiration. I hope I'm in your position someday.:)

*EmmaLouise*

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Still looking into the issue of the missing content.... mmm
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I love donegal!

I love donegal, we practically spent every summer in Rossnalagh as kids. Fantastic place. I'm from Omagh myself. I was just back there for Xmas. Its nice, but I prefer Perth Australia. Thanks for the kind comments.

 

doobers143
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really really bad night yesterday after a stressful day at work-followed by an awful day off :'( struggling sooo bad lately and I can't stop obsessing about food!
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That was sooo inspirational!

That was sooo inspirational! Thanks so much Amanda and Richard. I can't wait to hear the second part....

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hurts like a bastard.
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Thank you

Thanks for putting this up - i haven't managed to listen to all of it yet so please leave it up for a few days!

~Solidarity is strength~

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Thank you!!!!

Thank you sooooo much. This truly helped me.
The interview with Amanda answered every question that I had from how long to do structured eating to relapses and listening to your body.
I fell off the recovery wagon a few months ago and have been unwilling to get back on, thinking it was hopeless.
But this interview has encouraged me to start where I left off, take things slowly and go at my own pace.
Once again, thank you. This was invaluable and I will refer to it whenever I feel doubt or fear.

RiseUp
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day 28. Wish I had more under my belt, but I'm thankful nonetheless.
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Thanks

I listened last night. It's reinforcement of the fact that there is hope for us all and no one is too far gone. The fact that here recovery was spotted with relapses also gave me comfort, as I tend to see things black and white.

Can't wait for Part 2.

Piper

There's Hope,
Piper

RiseUp
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day 28. Wish I had more under my belt, but I'm thankful nonetheless.
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Not to be pushy...

When is part 2 coming our way!? I say with the sweetest and most positive of intentions.

There's Hope,
Piper

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You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You're on your own, And you know what you know, You are the guy who'll decide where to go. ~Dr. Seuss
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=)

I'm just beginning recovery and having listened to Amanda's interview is helping immensely. The questions you asked (and her responses) really put me on the right track and allow me to take her advice and make use of it immediately. It's not an easy road ahead but the alternative hasn't exactly been serving me greatly either... I can definitely relate to basically everything she said so hearing how she recovered and that she recovered is a gift in itself. Thank you.

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