In this solocast, I delve into the eating disorder preservation mechanisms that your illness may employ as a method of holding you a prisoner of its captivity. I break down: The “not sick enough” rhetoric (see: Dr Jennifer Gaudiani, author of  “Sick Enough" - https://www.sickenough.com) Agnostia and denial The “this is the last hurrah” mentality (“I’ll recover when”/”I’ll feel ready when”, etc.) Comparison: that individual is more deserving of recovery because they got “sicker” I’ll only have a valid suffering when mine mimics that of theirs.Plug in and prepared to be IMPOWERED. //Support Services: Lifeline Australia: Call 13 11 14Beyond Blue Support Service: Call 1300 22 4636The butterfly foundation: Call 1800 HOPE (1800 33 4673), https://butterfly.org.auKids helpline: Call 1800 55 1800Eating disorders victoria: 1300 550 236,  https://www.eatingdisorders.org.auNational Eating Disorders Collaboration: https://nedc.com.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/the-facts/eating-disorders-in-australia/Eating Disorders Queensland: https://eatingdisordersqueensland.org.au--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imogen-barnes/message