If you are sick, why wouldn't you want to get better?

Like say for those with anorexia nervosa why wouldn't you want to get better if you have therapists there to help you? If you have doctors there to help you? Why would you want to stay sick for the rest of your life?

I don’t think they want to stay sick. The recovery process is difficult and takes time. It might look like they’re not trying to get better but it’s probably harder than it looks

But then some people with anorexia nervosa are in denial that they even have anorexia or that there is anything wrong, and they may need to be sectioned because they refuse treatment

This is why it's diagnosed as anorexia nervosa rather than 'being too thin'. If their perceptions and thought processes were healthy they wouldn't haver the problem in the first place.

But doctors (and I am talking GPs) and everyone else thinks all underweight have anorexia when they could just be thin, have fast metabolism, be small for their age, genetics or birth defects

But doctors (and I am talking GPs) and everyone else thinks all underweight have anorexia

I’m sick mentally and I’ve just ran from my problems the last 7 years. Used my trauma as an excuse to use alcohol and drugs.

I’m so far behind my peers now in life it’s really sad. I feel like such a bum, I don’t drive, can’t afford to go out with friends. Feel like a pos.

I hate the effect of having a traumatic childhood but honestly I’ve got partially myself to blame for running from my problems

I’m filled with the deepest regrets

remember now the past has passed and focus on the things you can control! although that time has gone, you need to remember that none of it was your fault as it was your coping mechanism so do not blame yourself. as a person who suffers from overthinking and anxiety, i've come to deal with these by journaling so talking about how i'm feeling and the things that are bothering. also, talk to people you trust and open up about your feelings. it's never good to keep bottling up your feelings. for alcohol and drugs, remember that the sooner you quit, the sooner you will get better and do it step by step don't rush it. i'm sorry if all this wasn't as useful but i just wanted to help you and make you feel better.

I’m sick mentally and I’ve just ran from my problems the last 7 years. Used my trauma as an excuse to use alcohol and drugs.

I’m so far behind my peers now in life it’s really sad. I feel like such a bum, I don’t drive, can’t afford to go out with friends. Feel like a pos.

I hate the effect of having a traumatic childhood but honestly I’ve got partially myself to blame for running from my problems

I’m filled with the deepest regrets

I’m sick mentally and I’ve just ran from my problems the last 7 years. Used my trauma as an excuse to use alcohol and drugs.

I’m so far behind my peers now in life it’s really sad. I feel like such a bum, I don’t drive, can’t afford to go out with friends. Feel like a pos.

I hate the effect of having a traumatic childhood but honestly I’ve got partially myself to blame for running from my problems

I’m filled with the deepest regrets

Like say for those with anorexia nervosa why wouldn't you want to get better if you have therapists there to help you? If you have doctors there to help you? Why would you want to stay sick for the rest of your life?

I’m sick mentally and I’ve just ran from my problems the last 7 years. Used my trauma as an excuse to use alcohol and drugs.

I’m so far behind my peers now in life it’s really sad. I feel like such a bum, I don’t drive, can’t afford to go out with friends. Feel like a pos.

I hate the effect of having a traumatic childhood but honestly I’ve got partially myself to blame for running from my problems

I’m filled with the deepest regrets

But then some people with anorexia nervosa are in denial that they even have anorexia or that there is anything wrong, and they may need to be sectioned because they refuse treatment

I completely relate to this. I first got sectioned when I was 14 (22 now) and all the time since then has been a roundabout of inpatient, outpatient, ‘functioning’ for a few months to sit exams, work etc. then cracking under the pressure, having another breakdown and the cycle starting again.

I feel like i’ve missed out on so much, like my life stopped when I became unwell, I’ve missed out on so many normal teen experiences. Whereas at the same time i’m so much more mature than my peers, having to grow up very fast, coping with pain that’s unimaginable to most of them. In hospital i’ve met such an array of fascinating, wonderful and brave people that have suffered more than anyone ever should. It’s hard to be around my school friends because their world view is so narrow, their lives are so simple and yet i’m the one with nothing to show for the last eight years of my life. It takes everything i’ve got to just stay alive so by most people’s standards, i’m a failure.

I’ve invested so much in being screwed up that it feels like the only thing i’m good at.