A great example of ambivalence in anorexia recovery is what can be referred to as “the anorexic wish.” The anorexic wish is the desire to stay thin but restore both physical and emotional health.

People in recovery from anorexia often ask whether it’s OK to keep exercising during weight restoration. I team up with a doctor with personal experience to attempt an answer.

My eating disorder was in the past, and I sat at attention for every last bit of recovery wisdom. “If you feel yourself slipping, if you eat a meal and have the impulse to purge, take a moment ...

Representing recovery The voiceover is particularly good at showcasing the disjuncture between Mia's eagerness and how her eating disorder pulls the brake: "Shots, OK.