173. How to Let Go of the Need for Control in Eating Disorder and Hypothalamic Amenorrhea Recovery

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The need for control is a double edged sword. On the one hand, the more we know about the world, the safer we feel. Conversely, the less we know the more uneasy and scared we feel. Thus the need for control is deeply rooted in fear and those exact fears will be different for everyone.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Today I’m going to discuss:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Why eating disorders perpetuate a need for control</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How attempts to exert control often negatively impact our lives</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Understanding the different facets of control and how these show up in eating disorders</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">What can be gained by letting go of control</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">How to start letting go of control so you can recover and reclaim your life</span></li> </ul> <p>❤️ <strong>Ready to get your period back?</strong> Join the next round of <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/">Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea</a>! This 8-week, hybrid group and 1:1 coaching program is designed to help you recover your period while improving your relationship with food, exercise and your body. Find out details and sign up here: <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/">https://sarahlizking.com/healing-ha/</a></p> <p>❤️ <strong>Take the next steps towards full recovery </strong>by checking out our signature coaching program, <a href= "https://sarahlizking.com/recover-and-thrive-coaching-program/">Recover and Thrive</a>.</p> <p>❤️ <strong>Work with me and my team</strong> to improve your relationship with food and exercise by heading to <a href= "http://www.sarahlizking.com/">www.sarahlizking.com</a> and filling