I just want to say - the fact that you can eat so independently shows how much you are smashing recovery. It is a journey, but your ability to go places with friends and eat at your boyfriends, that is something so many people struggle to do, because eating with family becomes safe. You are doing amazing, you are amazing x
this video is perfect for me right now. I just got my period back starting yesterday after a year without it (yay!!) and am struggling with cravings a bit!! thanks for being such an inspiration always!! I love you so so so much!! 😘😘
How delightful! I love how you eat such a variety. The fact that you've regained your monthly cycle is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing this. I'm beyond the age of having those cyclical cravings, but I clearly recall how I would berate and abuse myself because I foolishly sought to control my cravings. Keep going, dear. You're doing very well.
I just can try to imagine what period body image must be like for someone with ed background. I'm totally fine with my body normally, but on my period I sometimes don't want to look at me in the mirror. So... you're really not alone and even ed free people get insecure and uncomfortable in that time. You're strong :)
I live with anorexia and bulimia. My period has not been for 6 months. I have been in the recovery process for 4 months. I do my best, but I do not have my period. I started to lose hope. Thanks for the video. you are doing amazing!!!! I'm proud of you
Your bites are so much more confident! And eating as many biscuits as you wanted without nearly any hesitation?! Honoring your hunger and craving! Ro! You're doing so well!
I am a teener who is a girl I am starting my period again in 4 days I know it sucks but you are doing amazing you are so strong and so brave and you are helping so many people with eating and making them feel loved you are so amazing I love you girl stay strong you have come so far never give up girl keep moving I love you and your vid’s so much 💞💕💞
Just had a random oatmeal for the first time in a bit, had a relapse recently but I'm really trying my best to get back on track. So I'm watching you for emotional support
I am two weeks in recovery and I’m wondering when my period will come back. My period being the reason I decided to finally recover. Any foods that specifically help with getting your period back? Thank you for uploading this video, it’s very comforting. As a matter a fact, all of your videos are very dear to my heart. Thank you again!
Ohh I am for month in recovery, weight restored and still do not have it back. Give your body time, it first have to trust you. Theoretically fats help to get it back🌝
I'm 13 and I lost my period do to my ED. My dad refuses to get me help even though I want treatment so bad. I always wanted kids in the future and I don't want this to effect that
I recently chose recovery and I have this big problem. My mind doesn’t allow me to have a snack or eat something in general if my mum doesn’t say “ time for your snack” or “lets have _ together “. But it gets so much more worst because its not only that but my mind also feels shame/ embarrassment when just wanting to eat when my mum doesn’t say anything? Does that make sense? Its so exhausting i don’t know how to fix that
It's important that you know that it's YOUR body and YOUR life and not your moms. You don't eat for your mum, you eat for yourself and to get your life together. Your mum doesn't have to see everything you eat, just honor your cravings and eat your snack for yourself!
i got so happy when I saw “my period” in the title :) i am still on my way on getting my period back but congrats to u :) can’t wait to watch the video :) you are doing amazing and you are an inspiration!!
When I was anorexic I also didn't have it. But luckily I soon got it back because I could recover after only about two years. I am healthy now for years and my life is really so much better. Keep going. ♥️
This came at exactly the right time. I've only recently started having my period again and struggling with increased hunger and cravings. Thank you so much for this content and being so honest. Xx
Being able to have children was a massive motivator for me too. I am fully recovered and currently 7 and a half months pregnant with twins (conceived naturally). You can recover, you can have your babies, life can be so good. Its so so worth it, keep going!!
To every body still trying to get their period back: You got this. We're in this together! You'll eventually get it back. Don't stress over it. You're doing great! To every body: (period or not): I'm proud of you! You're amazing
Everyone who is recovering from or adjusting to idea that they may be living with an eating disorder is amazing. Eating disorders only ever pick on fighters, and self love and self acceptance are some of the many things that you gain as you go on your recovery journey. We can beat these internal bullies, deprive yourself of solitude and isolation and you’ll be on to a winner. Your eating disorder wants you to its self.
Dear Ro, You don't know me but I am incredibly proud of you and your journey! Thank you for your honesty! I'm at the other end of the ED spectrum. I'm having gastric bypass surgery tomorrow at 5:30AM! I wish you continued success on your recovery! Thank you so much for sharing and being an inspiration! ❤
I remembered me getting my period back in klinik and I told the doctor and the nurse that I got them back and they jumped around and hugged my😂 it was the best to feel happiness in this situation and I want to send you some of the happiness I felt❤ keep going! It's the only way! I'm 3 years healthy now 💪 it's amazing!!!!
It is important for you to know that if your daughter is still struggling, none of these recovery stories will be inspirational to her. All these videos will actually trigger her disease even further.
The sole fact that you are able to write this is incredible 💜💜 I'm almost at 8 months of recovery now, and I've completely lost my hunger cues again which is so frustrating. Have you got any tips? Also, how long did weight redistribution take you? I feel very "uneven" and the moment and I'm scared it will never fix itself. Overall just having a bit of a hard time recently but at least this really cheered me up today 🥰
Hiya, I hope you’re doing well ❤️ I just wanted to get in touch with you, you’re best seeking advice from a health professional. I know you mean we’ll however, fo those in recovery it can be triggering for them to hear of others in similar situations. Eating disorders are very competitive and it can be hard to hear of other persons ED symptoms x
@@alisonhiggins3012 Isn’t that literally what Ro’s channel is (hearing about someone else’s recovery symptoms/experiences)??? Whilst I agree it’s always best to defer to professionals, I have to wonder if you’ve watched any of the videos on this channel…
@@alisonhiggins3012 I'm not responsible for other people's triggers. If someone is hurt by this comment then they really shouldn't be watching it in the first place? Plus I'm literally just asking for advice... don't see what I did wrong?
@Alison Higgins i don’t think they did anything wrong with this comment, they’re just sharing some recovery symptoms and asking for advice which is a lot of what this channel is
RO! You are truly such an inspiration and I cannot tell you how proud we all are of you. You have come such a long way and are an amazing role model for so many people in recovery. I have been documenting my own ED recovery journey on my channel and really admire your strength and perseverance. KEEP GOING! You are doing amazing ❤
I feel like people don’t talk enough about how difficult dealing with periods can be during and after ED recovery. I’ve been recovered for over 3 years now, but still my TOM can really set me back mentally. However, reminding myself there’s a very real reason (hormones etc) my brain and body feel different helps ever so slightly. Keep going with your recovery journey ❤️
Hey Ro, I have a bit of a hard question. I’m, together with some other friends, speculating that one of my friends may be anorexic. I don’t wanna make assumptions, but we are noticing that she never really eats at school and when we offer something she never accepts, even if it’s healthy food. Do you have any tips on how to maybe start a conversation about this with her or something in that direction, cause we’re very worried about her😕❤️
Hi Lynekexve, I'm not Ro, obviously, but I couldn't help but chime in. There is so much care in your message. It's a tricky one... every person is different, of course, but it can be pretty common for someone with an eating disorder to not realize they have a problem, or to realize it, but not want others to know. Some ideas to consider might be: letting your friend know you care about her, and have noticed a change and are concerned, letting her know you care and that you have open arms and an open heart to listen if she is going through something hard. Whether or not she is open to sharing, you may want to consider talking with a guidance counsellor or nurse at school if you have that. EDs are hard to turn around. If you are worried, you are justified in asking for outside help. Can I ask what country you are in? There is surely an outside organization that can offer some tips or useful phone numbers. But most schools will have at least a few staff with some training and maybe even practice in dealing with similar situations. Fyi - I have lived through anorexia as a teenager, and I've also worked as a teacher. It was a pretty common and important part of our job to support students through mental health challenges. Hope that might help, you are so caring and brave to look for support for your friend.
Maybe just ask if she’s okay and don’t comment on the eating behaviour. Just say you noticed she seems quiet or not herself and you just want to check in to see if she’s okay, and remind her you’re there if she wants to talk. Take care 💖
@@chantalekilley4219 Hey, sorry for my late reply. Thank u so much for your message, i will keep all of your tips in mind 🤍 I live in the Netherlands :)
To the lovely Ro: When I saw the notification for this video I beamed, I was so proud and excited for you. I’ve been following your recovery since about month 3. To see how many hurdles you’ve jumped, fear-foods you’ve faced and milestones you’ve marked have been nothing short of a privilege to witness. I’ve seen you go from using the same heart shaped, white bowl and childhood spoon with the red plastic handle for practically every meal without fail; to not knowing what vessel or utensils I’ll see in the next clip; to witnessing the first time in a long while that your parents made you a cup of tea or a meal. I can’t tell you how proud I am to see you finally fuel yourself with confidence. I love watching you increasingly become the you-est you. A fully self-actualized, adult you, a you with increasingly full freedom, a you with happiness and contentment, and a you that has enough grace, self love and compassion to assert and honor your needs whatever they may be. I know you still have a ways to go; but my goodness the ground you’ve covered is immense. We both know that any form of recovery and healing has its peaks and valleys; and by no means is recovery linear. One thing that I can say, is that the next valley, whenever and however it may be, you have set yourself up in such a way that the next valleys will always be at a higher set point than your last. Long story short my dear, well done. Thank you for sharing your journey and imparting your support, advice and nuggets of wisdom. Much love to you, Ro. Here’s to more happiness, improvement and many more opportunities to live life to the fullest. ❤️ -Sakina
Hi Ro! Throughout this video you mentioned "if you are hungry and you are eating it is the right thing to do," which I agree with, but what advice would you have for people in recovery who don't really seem to feel hungry/interested in food? This is a problem I am coming up against that has been making me skip regular meals and snacks. Eating a meal when I am not hungry feels like the 'wrong' thing to do. What would your advice be? Thank you xx
hi love! i’m not ro, but i can offer you a piece of advice. eat even if you’re not hungry. i know it may feel wrong at the beginning but your hunger cues may be screwed up from a long period of restriction, that’s why you may not feel hungry! the more you eat, the more likely that your body will start sending you hunger cues again and accommodating to proper fuel! if it sees that there’s no restriction anymore and that you won’t ignore it’s signals, it will start sending them again. i went through this at the beginning of recovery too, and it sucked. but you really just have to eat and push past the uncomfortable feeling. maybe schedule time for your meals and snacks if you’re not hungry? after you get your hunger cues back, your body will tell you when it’s hungry, but since right now it doesn’t and you still need fuel, maybe that would be a good solution? if it feels “wrong” it’s probably the right thing to do! sending you love xx
@@shrekscumdumpster2834 yes this is completely true! I was also not experiencing any hunger in the beginning of my recovery and i felt soo guilty for eating then. But after a month of consistently eating at the same time everyday i got my hunger cues back. At first i was so afraid to ask for some food at a totally different time but my therapist was soo happy i did cus that meant my hunger cues were coming back. And they did:)
Ro also talked about it in a video, where she said that she has to stick to eating breakfast, than snack, than lunch, than snack, than dinner, than snack because her mind would go like „I am not hungry“ or „I don’t like that/sweets etc.“ so just try to stick for it till you feel hunger
I do not want to pry into your personal life, but I am a sucker for romance so if there is any more you can share about your boyfriend I would love, love, love it. But again, it is your life so if you are not comfortable with that then obviously that is 100% okay! Also thank you for this lovely video :) so proud of you!
It'd been a while since I watched one of your videos and oh man, the CHANGE in your body language and way of speaking.. it is huge! In the best possible way. You look so much more relaxed and at ease. So good to see. Happy for and applauding all the progress you're making.
Ro, you are such an inspiration to many. I wish I had someone like you to look up to and see the recovery journey of when I was going through recovery, but TH-cam didn’t exist then and EDs were not really talked about in the same way. I felt so alone. I can imagine people going through recovery today being able to find your channel and realising they are not alone and can do it!! You’re doing amazing ❤️
ro im proud of u all the time cause u are so (especially your childhood) deserves better and don’t thinking about of food im so happy to have followed you since the day i saw your first video because i know you, yes i've been watching you since your first video,ily sm ro always stay well
I would consider myself to be mostly recovered for a few years now, and I've just started exercising again recently. It's been a mental battle to not see that as a means to lose weight, but instead as a way to be healthier in general. My old ED voice has been talking in my ear the past few days, but your attitude in this video really helped me to snap out of it. There are so many WIEIADs out there that can be triggering, but this one made me remember why I fought so hard to recover in the first place. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I wish you the best going forward! :)
I was so happy when I saw that you made a new video. I’m in anorexia recovery and it’s so hard and frustrating honestly. I feel like I’m so slow but at the same time I feel like each bite of food has an impact, idk how to explain it. I started recovery since since February I think, but very slowly at first (which I think is normal) and I have pushed myself sooo much since the beginning of the year. But I think that I mainly slowed my weight loss, and that I have still lost some weight this year... I feel like I will never see the end of anorexia, because seeing that my progress is (too) slow is really deceiving but at the same time reassuring in some way, once again it’s difficult to explain :/ I want sooo much to find the same courage that you found to push through recovery, I really do want to find my old life back. You’re doing so great ,it’s amazing to see 🥰
Wow I can’t believe you put this video up after I just got my period back last week after years. I was getting so worried it wouldn’t come back, I desperately want kids, but when it did, instead of being over the moon like I thought I would be that cruel ed voice snuck in and said it’s because I’m definitely fat now..and I’ve been eating SO much chocolate and hating myself for it. I’ve been out of treatment a few months now and doing ok but this has really put me on shaky ground. Thanks for this video and the light you shine and the reminder that recovery is worth it. I think you’re amazing and I find real comfort in watching your videos and the wise words you say and your refusal to let ed beat you.. I’m absorbing this one today - I’ve got my period back, my body is working again, my body is thanking me!
congratulations !!! i got mine back a few months ago and I can honestly say life is so much better!! laughing way more than i ever used to before :)))) hope it goes well for you in the future xx
Helloo!!, i´m in recover from anorexia and anxiety and yesterday i started with my period too, it has been difficult from me because i´m craving a lots of things, but I try to eat them because it makes me happy to having control about me, so...We can, life is too short to live in this way, i´m so proud of you, i admire you in every single way, it´s harder that we think but we are strong enough to do this, i love you and you are not alone ♥ I´m so sorry for my english, i´m from Mexico, so I´m sorry if something is wrong🥰
every single video i see you gaining yourself back and gaining this glow of beauty that surrounds you. i don’t believe have far you have come. your happiness is brightening up your face and i can see it x stay strong x
I can’t describe how happy I am for you!!! I literally cried when you said how you are honouring your hunger,that you got your period ! This video came in the perfect time,motivated me because I had quite a hard time ! Love you,Ro,God bless you 🦋🤍🧿❄️
I watched a couple of your videos months ago and now I came across this one after a long time, I’m glad that you’re still improving so much on this journey and that you’re still sharing it with others, I’m sure you’re helping a lot of people.💖
this got posted at the perfect time because I literally got mine back yesterday and I've been finding it hard to handle mentally. thank you so much ro, you made my day better xx
this video made me so happy Ro, thank you for sharing your personal progress while also encouraging (and with incredibly impact) mine's and every one else fighting this. sending you much love and good vibes ♡
Yay great to see you back!!! Looking forward to this video. A very important topic and chance to raise awareness once again. Sending you so much love!! Whoa you have a boyfriend?! CONGRATULATIONS,❤️❤️❤️ My shirt has arrived btw and it's PERFECT,👌
Omgosh yes!! On periods, chocolate is KING! 🤣 I always get the worst craving for it right before I start, and my husband makes sure its around. 😏 So, so proud of you Ro, and congrats on the boyfriend! ❤ (now I need to research double deckers, because I don't know them, but I feel like I need to! Lol)
I’ve had once my period in 20years , even after 6years of recovery , lost hope of ever seeing them again, result : osteoporosis. advice is to please do not punish your body, a lot of regrets on my part spare yourself from this
Big up to independent eating ,(#revoverywin)💪💪💪 big up to your mum's granola and soup too!!!❤️🌈 Glad you ended with the double decker and honouring the chocolate craving 🍫🍫🍫
I'm sooooo happy for you🥺🥺💕💕 I started my recovery almost at the same time as you (nov 2020) and you don't know how much i've learned and you have helped me all these months, you are one of the strongest girls i have ever seen, i'm super proud of you🥺💕 love from Mexico 🌸
This is amazing! You are amazing! I've recently got signs of my period coming back and the guilt and anxiety that's come with it has been horrendous. This has really helped and I'm so so happy for you that you've come so far!!
i have a really important question, how long did it take until you realized what your body actually craves, cause i struggle with figuring out what im craving and i never know what my body craves
I was diagnosed with an ed last weekend, I think. And now I'm in recovery :). It's your videos which really inspired me to recover. It's so nice to relate to your videos, and feel less alone while watching them. :)) Anyways, thank you for your content. I love your videos!!
girl I cannot tell u how PROUD of u and how far you’ve come. You seem so happy and actually living properly, you inspire me everyday and u deserve full recovery and a beautiful life
It makes me so happy to see how far you have come ro! I couldn’t help but smile all the way through the video because of how proud I was to see you striving in your recovery❤️
a boyfriend, period, college, look at you go! here’s to many more accomplishments
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you‘re a wonderful person
I just want to say - the fact that you can eat so independently shows how much you are smashing recovery. It is a journey, but your ability to go places with friends and eat at your boyfriends, that is something so many people struggle to do, because eating with family becomes safe. You are doing amazing, you are amazing x
this video is perfect for me right now. I just got my period back starting yesterday after a year without it (yay!!) and am struggling with cravings a bit!! thanks for being such an inspiration always!! I love you so so so much!! 😘😘
you got this 🤎
@@RoMitchell Hello! Ive been watching you for some time now and im just so proud of you
How delightful! I love how you eat such a variety. The fact that you've regained your monthly cycle is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing this. I'm beyond the age of having those cyclical cravings, but I clearly recall how I would berate and abuse myself because I foolishly sought to control my cravings. Keep going, dear. You're doing very well.
I’m so happy you’ve done this video!! I just got my period back and I found it really scary but a good reminder that it’s a good sign :)
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I just can try to imagine what period body image must be like for someone with ed background.
I'm totally fine with my body normally, but on my period I sometimes don't want to look at me in the mirror. So... you're really not alone and even ed free people get insecure and uncomfortable in that time. You're strong :)
"who cares about serving sizes?! not me!" love this and ur face you pull xD
I live with anorexia and bulimia. My period has not been for 6 months. I have been in the recovery process for 4 months. I do my best, but I do not have my period. I started to lose hope. Thanks for the video. you are doing amazing!!!! I'm proud of you
You sound so energetic now! You showed us there’s hope ❤
crying as I'm watching this because omg you're amazing
Thank you so incredibly much for sharing everything that you share, it's been so helpful x
i get so happy when i get a notification that you’ve posted:) i love ur vids so much ro
Your bites are so much more confident! And eating as many biscuits as you wanted without nearly any hesitation?! Honoring your hunger and craving! Ro! You're doing so well!
I love and appreciate you beyond what you’ll ever realise 💗
A new video on your channel literally makes my day! Thank you so much!
i’m so proud of you you’ve come so far xx
I am a teener who is a girl I am starting my period again in 4 days I know it sucks but you are doing amazing you are so strong and so brave and you are helping so many people with eating and making them feel loved you are so amazing I love you girl stay strong you have come so far never give up girl keep moving I love you and your vid’s so much 💞💕💞
I meant to say teenager sorry abt that
also, i am so so proud of you and been watching your videos since the beginning 🥺💗💗
Ro you are such a gem! It’s lovely watching you blossom 🌸🥰
Just had a random oatmeal for the first time in a bit, had a relapse recently but I'm really trying my best to get back on track. So I'm watching you for emotional support
Bestes Video! Du lachst und strahlst und liebst... Du LEBST 💛🌞❤️
U are so strong I’m fighting to get my period back but I’m just falling you’ve come so far I’m proud of u wish I was strong like u ❤️❤️❤️
I'm sooo happy for you, you're doing amazing keep going
I’m so proud of you
THIS IS SO EXCITING RO
I am two weeks in recovery and I’m wondering when my period will come back. My period being the reason I decided to finally recover. Any foods that specifically help with getting your period back? Thank you for uploading this video, it’s very comforting. As a matter a fact, all of your videos are very dear to my heart. Thank you again!
Ohh I am for month in recovery, weight restored and still do not have it back. Give your body time, it first have to trust you. Theoretically fats help to get it back🌝
You’re awesome and inspire me. ❤️ Beautiful lady. I hope you have a lovely day.
This video helped me massively thank you!
So so proud of all you’ve accomplished. ♥️ You are inspirational. You help me get up when I fall ✨♥️
you help me so much🌷
I'm 13 and I lost my period do to my ED. My dad refuses to get me help even though I want treatment so bad. I always wanted kids in the future and I don't want this to effect that
any tips for gaining weight and not having a breakdown because of it
It's just everyone around is like there is bad food and there is good food 😔 idk I'm so disturbed
I recently chose recovery and I have this big problem. My mind doesn’t allow me to have a snack or eat something in general if my mum doesn’t say “ time for your snack” or “lets have _ together “. But it gets so much more worst because its not only that but my mind also feels shame/ embarrassment when just wanting to eat when my mum doesn’t say anything? Does that make sense? Its so exhausting i don’t know how to fix that
It's important that you know that it's YOUR body and YOUR life and not your moms. You don't eat for your mum, you eat for yourself and to get your life together. Your mum doesn't have to see everything you eat, just honor your cravings and eat your snack for yourself!
i got so happy when I saw “my period” in the title :) i am still on my way on getting my period back but congrats to u :) can’t wait to watch the video :) you are doing amazing and you are an inspiration!!
thank you!!
When I was anorexic I also didn't have it. But luckily I soon got it back because I could recover after only about two years. I am healthy now for years and my life is really so much better. Keep going. ♥️
This came at exactly the right time. I've only recently started having my period again and struggling with increased hunger and cravings. Thank you so much for this content and being so honest. Xx
you got this angel. keep going xxx
Yes! I literally just started my period again after two years this past weekend. Timing is perfect and makes me want to cry! ❤
Being able to have children was a massive motivator for me too. I am fully recovered and currently 7 and a half months pregnant with twins (conceived naturally). You can recover, you can have your babies, life can be so good. Its so so worth it, keep going!!
congratulations!
@@sydneyshook9266 Thank you 😊
Ohmygod! This makes me so happy! Congratulations 🎉 you’re gonna be a wonderful mommy
im so excited for you !!!! this is so inspiring to me :-)))
@@nimishasainiokay Aw, thank you 🥰
I smiled sooo hard when you said ‘I’ll have another biscuit’ then you had another one and now I have a broken jaw I swear 🥺
i didn’t mean to break ur jaw 🥲 but i love u
To every body still trying to get their period back:
You got this. We're in this together! You'll eventually get it back. Don't stress over it. You're doing great!
To every body: (period or not): I'm proud of you! You're amazing
Everyone who is recovering from or adjusting to idea that they may be living with an eating disorder is amazing. Eating disorders only ever pick on fighters, and self love and self acceptance are some of the many things that you gain as you go on your recovery journey. We can beat these internal bullies, deprive yourself of solitude and isolation and you’ll be on to a winner. Your eating disorder wants you to its self.
I know I have to get it back but I’m dreading it so much
It’s been 6 months and I’m just waiting to get it back
Can u still exercise when u want to get ur period back?
@@C4rrotc4k yeah probably! just eat enough!!!
Dear Ro,
You don't know me but I am incredibly proud of you and your journey! Thank you for your honesty! I'm at the other end of the ED spectrum. I'm having gastric bypass surgery tomorrow at 5:30AM! I wish you continued success on your recovery! Thank you so much for sharing and being an inspiration! ❤
all my love 🤎
ive lost ~85 kg by havin gastric bypass. it is a life changer!
I remembered me getting my period back in klinik and I told the doctor and the nurse that I got them back and they jumped around and hugged my😂 it was the best to feel happiness in this situation and I want to send you some of the happiness I felt❤ keep going! It's the only way! I'm 3 years healthy now 💪 it's amazing!!!!
This is making me almost cry. You are the best human being in the world. I hope you never forget how much of an impact you have on so many people.
oh my gosh thank you so much :,)
Watching you brings me so much hope for my daughter.
There is hope 💖 can I recommend also Tabitha Farrar and Megsyrecovery they might be helpful 😊
how’s your daughter now
How is she now, wishing all the best x
It is important for you to know that if your daughter is still struggling, none of these recovery stories will be inspirational to her. All these videos will actually trigger her disease even further.
The sole fact that you are able to write this is incredible 💜💜 I'm almost at 8 months of recovery now, and I've completely lost my hunger cues again which is so frustrating. Have you got any tips? Also, how long did weight redistribution take you? I feel very "uneven" and the moment and I'm scared it will never fix itself. Overall just having a bit of a hard time recently but at least this really cheered me up today 🥰
Hiya, I hope you’re doing well ❤️ I just wanted to get in touch with you, you’re best seeking advice from a health professional. I know you mean we’ll however, fo those in recovery it can be triggering for them to hear of others in similar situations. Eating disorders are very competitive and it can be hard to hear of other persons ED symptoms x
@@alisonhiggins3012 Isn’t that literally what Ro’s channel is (hearing about someone else’s recovery symptoms/experiences)???
Whilst I agree it’s always best to defer to professionals, I have to wonder if you’ve watched any of the videos on this channel…
Me too :( I also have a hyper metabolism and can’t gain weight
@@alisonhiggins3012 I'm not responsible for other people's triggers. If someone is hurt by this comment then they really shouldn't be watching it in the first place? Plus I'm literally just asking for advice... don't see what I did wrong?
@Alison Higgins i don’t think they did anything wrong with this comment, they’re just sharing some recovery symptoms and asking for advice which is a lot of what this channel is
RO! You are truly such an inspiration and I cannot tell you how proud we all are of you. You have come such a long way and are an amazing role model for so many people in recovery. I have been documenting my own ED recovery journey on my channel and really admire your strength and perseverance. KEEP GOING! You are doing amazing ❤
from someone trying to get their period back yet terrified of that happening- yeah perfect timing
all my love xxxx
@@RoMitchell can you please make a video with the main things you do to get your period back please?? :(
@@allyshel she does that in all her videos.. fuel your body
@@RoMitchell thank you Ro means more than you know
@@cjt22 I know but that's just not working for me
I feel like people don’t talk enough about how difficult dealing with periods can be during and after ED recovery. I’ve been recovered for over 3 years now, but still my TOM can really set me back mentally. However, reminding myself there’s a very real reason (hormones etc) my brain and body feel different helps ever so slightly.
Keep going with your recovery journey ❤️
Hey Ro, I have a bit of a hard question. I’m, together with some other friends, speculating that one of my friends may be anorexic. I don’t wanna make assumptions, but we are noticing that she never really eats at school and when we offer something she never accepts, even if it’s healthy food. Do you have any tips on how to maybe start a conversation about this with her or something in that direction, cause we’re very worried about her😕❤️
Hi Lynekexve, I'm not Ro, obviously, but I couldn't help but chime in. There is so much care in your message. It's a tricky one... every person is different, of course, but it can be pretty common for someone with an eating disorder to not realize they have a problem, or to realize it, but not want others to know. Some ideas to consider might be: letting your friend know you care about her, and have noticed a change and are concerned, letting her know you care and that you have open arms and an open heart to listen if she is going through something hard. Whether or not she is open to sharing, you may want to consider talking with a guidance counsellor or nurse at school if you have that. EDs are hard to turn around. If you are worried, you are justified in asking for outside help.
Can I ask what country you are in? There is surely an outside organization that can offer some tips or useful phone numbers. But most schools will have at least a few staff with some training and maybe even practice in dealing with similar situations.
Fyi - I have lived through anorexia as a teenager, and I've also worked as a teacher. It was a pretty common and important part of our job to support students through mental health challenges.
Hope that might help, you are so caring and brave to look for support for your friend.
Maybe just ask if she’s okay and don’t comment on the eating behaviour. Just say you noticed she seems quiet or not herself and you just want to check in to see if she’s okay, and remind her you’re there if she wants to talk. Take care 💖
@@chantalekilley4219 Hey, sorry for my late reply. Thank u so much for your message, i will keep all of your tips in mind 🤍 I live in the Netherlands :)
@@natashaj4113 Thank u so much, i will do that!💜
To the lovely Ro:
When I saw the notification for this video I beamed, I was so proud and excited for you. I’ve been following your recovery since about month 3. To see how many hurdles you’ve jumped, fear-foods you’ve faced and milestones you’ve marked have been nothing short of a privilege to witness. I’ve seen you go from using the same heart shaped, white bowl and childhood spoon with the red plastic handle for practically every meal without fail; to not knowing what vessel or utensils I’ll see in the next clip; to witnessing the first time in a long while that your parents made you a cup of tea or a meal. I can’t tell you how proud I am to see you finally fuel yourself with confidence. I love watching you increasingly become the you-est you. A fully self-actualized, adult you, a you with increasingly full freedom, a you with happiness and contentment, and a you that has enough grace, self love and compassion to assert and honor your needs whatever they may be.
I know you still have a ways to go; but my goodness the ground you’ve covered is immense. We both know that any form of recovery and healing has its peaks and valleys; and by no means is recovery linear. One thing that I can say, is that the next valley, whenever and however it may be, you have set yourself up in such a way that the next valleys will always be at a higher set point than your last.
Long story short my dear, well done. Thank you for sharing your journey and imparting your support, advice and nuggets of wisdom.
Much love to you, Ro. Here’s to more happiness, improvement and many more opportunities to live life to the fullest. ❤️
-Sakina
That’s so sweet:)) we neeeeed more of your species haha
Well I'm crying. You are an actual sweet and kind hearted selfless person. Thankyou for being so wonderful!
Hi Ro! Throughout this video you mentioned "if you are hungry and you are eating it is the right thing to do," which I agree with, but what advice would you have for people in recovery who don't really seem to feel hungry/interested in food? This is a problem I am coming up against that has been making me skip regular meals and snacks. Eating a meal when I am not hungry feels like the 'wrong' thing to do. What would your advice be? Thank you xx
hi love! i’m not ro, but i can offer you a piece of advice. eat even if you’re not hungry. i know it may feel wrong at the beginning but your hunger cues may be screwed up from a long period of restriction, that’s why you may not feel hungry! the more you eat, the more likely that your body will start sending you hunger cues again and accommodating to proper fuel! if it sees that there’s no restriction anymore and that you won’t ignore it’s signals, it will start sending them again. i went through this at the beginning of recovery too, and it sucked. but you really just have to eat and push past the uncomfortable feeling. maybe schedule time for your meals and snacks if you’re not hungry? after you get your hunger cues back, your body will tell you when it’s hungry, but since right now it doesn’t and you still need fuel, maybe that would be a good solution? if it feels “wrong” it’s probably the right thing to do! sending you love xx
@@shrekscumdumpster2834 yes this is completely true! I was also not experiencing any hunger in the beginning of my recovery and i felt soo guilty for eating then. But after a month of consistently eating at the same time everyday i got my hunger cues back. At first i was so afraid to ask for some food at a totally different time but my therapist was soo happy i did cus that meant my hunger cues were coming back. And they did:)
Ro also talked about it in a video, where she said that she has to stick to eating breakfast, than snack, than lunch, than snack, than dinner, than snack because her mind would go like „I am not hungry“ or „I don’t like that/sweets etc.“ so just try to stick for it till you feel hunger
This really helped me today, thank you for your positivity! You are such an inspiration :)
so happy it helped you 🤎
I do not want to pry into your personal life, but I am a sucker for romance so if there is any more you can share about your boyfriend I would love, love, love it. But again, it is your life so if you are not comfortable with that then obviously that is 100% okay! Also thank you for this lovely video :) so proud of you!
OMG I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU
Recovering my period after anorexia was the most awesome thing ever. Keep going Ro, we are all proud of you!
Ro you are recovering so well, I'm very happy you are honoring yourself!
It'd been a while since I watched one of your videos and oh man, the CHANGE in your body language and way of speaking.. it is huge! In the best possible way. You look so much more relaxed and at ease. So good to see. Happy for and applauding all the progress you're making.
thank you so much!
Ro, you are such an inspiration to many. I wish I had someone like you to look up to and see the recovery journey of when I was going through recovery, but TH-cam didn’t exist then and EDs were not really talked about in the same way. I felt so alone. I can imagine people going through recovery today being able to find your channel and realising they are not alone and can do it!! You’re doing amazing ❤️
Ro! You look so happy in this video! I'm so proud of how far you've come :) it's super inspirational
thanks sweet
Yoghurt and granola is absolutely my favourite snack, it's totally the best. x
I agree! With fresh berries or banana too. So yummy 😋
Im so proud of you ! I love seeing you smile bcs , of you i started belive in a recorvery . We love you so much and we are all so proud of you ❤️!
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ro im proud of u all the time cause u are so (especially your childhood) deserves better and don’t thinking about of food im so happy to have followed you since the day i saw your first video because i know you, yes i've been watching you since your first video,ily sm ro always stay well
thank you
I would consider myself to be mostly recovered for a few years now, and I've just started exercising again recently. It's been a mental battle to not see that as a means to lose weight, but instead as a way to be healthier in general. My old ED voice has been talking in my ear the past few days, but your attitude in this video really helped me to snap out of it. There are so many WIEIADs out there that can be triggering, but this one made me remember why I fought so hard to recover in the first place. Thank you for sharing your journey with us, I wish you the best going forward! :)
I was so happy when I saw that you made a new video. I’m in anorexia recovery and it’s so hard and frustrating honestly. I feel like I’m so slow but at the same time I feel like each bite of food has an impact, idk how to explain it. I started recovery since since February I think, but very slowly at first (which I think is normal) and I have pushed myself sooo much since the beginning of the year. But I think that I mainly slowed my weight loss, and that I have still lost some weight this year... I feel like I will never see the end of anorexia, because seeing that my progress is (too) slow is really deceiving but at the same time reassuring in some way, once again it’s difficult to explain :/ I want sooo much to find the same courage that you found to push through recovery, I really do want to find my old life back. You’re doing so great ,it’s amazing to see 🥰
You’re thriving girl!! You’re doing absolutely amazing. You’ve come such a long way and your work is starting to pay off. I’m genuinely happy for you
Struggling with eating alone, ed saying I could get away with it and no one would know ://
I’m so freaking proud of u ro, u don’t even know how much ur helping me during these times, thank u so much, ily ♥️
Wow I can’t believe you put this video up after I just got my period back last week after years. I was getting so worried it wouldn’t come back, I desperately want kids, but when it did, instead of being over the moon like I thought I would be that cruel ed voice snuck in and said it’s because I’m definitely fat now..and I’ve been eating SO much chocolate and hating myself for it. I’ve been out of treatment a few months now and doing ok but this has really put me on shaky ground. Thanks for this video and the light you shine and the reminder that recovery is worth it. I think you’re amazing and I find real comfort in watching your videos and the wise words you say and your refusal to let ed beat you..
I’m absorbing this one today - I’ve got my period back, my body is working again, my body is thanking me!
congratulations !!! i got mine back a few months ago and I can honestly say life is so much better!! laughing way more than i ever used to before :)))) hope it goes well for you in the future xx
Helloo!!, i´m in recover from anorexia and anxiety and yesterday i started with my period too, it has been difficult from me because i´m craving a lots of things, but I try to eat them because it makes me happy to having control about me, so...We can, life is too short to live in this way, i´m so proud of you, i admire you in every single way, it´s harder that we think but we are strong enough to do this, i love you and you are not alone ♥
I´m so sorry for my english, i´m from Mexico, so I´m sorry if something is wrong🥰
every single video i see you gaining yourself back and gaining this glow of beauty that surrounds you. i don’t believe have far you have come. your happiness is brightening up your face and i can see it x stay strong x
I can’t describe how happy I am for you!!! I literally cried when you said how you are honouring your hunger,that you got your period ! This video came in the perfect time,motivated me because I had quite a hard time ! Love you,Ro,God bless you 🦋🤍🧿❄️
Its "New-get" lol I'm American though
I watched a couple of your videos months ago and now I came across this one after a long time, I’m glad that you’re still improving so much on this journey and that you’re still sharing it with others, I’m sure you’re helping a lot of people.💖
this got posted at the perfect time because I literally got mine back yesterday and I've been finding it hard to handle mentally. thank you so much ro, you made my day better xx
this video made me so happy Ro, thank you for sharing your personal progress while also encouraging (and with incredibly impact) mine's and every one else fighting this. sending you much love and good vibes ♡
Yay great to see you back!!! Looking forward to this video. A very important topic and chance to raise awareness once again. Sending you so much love!! Whoa you have a boyfriend?! CONGRATULATIONS,❤️❤️❤️ My shirt has arrived btw and it's PERFECT,👌
thank you!!!!🤎
@@RoMitchell ❤️❤️❤️
Omgosh yes!! On periods, chocolate is KING! 🤣 I always get the worst craving for it right before I start, and my husband makes sure its around. 😏 So, so proud of you Ro, and congrats on the boyfriend! ❤ (now I need to research double deckers, because I don't know them, but I feel like I need to! Lol)
I got my period yesterday and I am a lot hungrier and I struggle with it a bit. This video came at the right time!
I’ve had once my period in 20years , even after 6years of recovery , lost hope of ever seeing them again, result : osteoporosis. advice is to please do not punish your body, a lot of regrets on my part spare yourself from this
please tell me the "my body is my home" shirt will be restocked :') love you!!!!
i loved the end the arguing w ur bf it's so sweet i love your videos thank you
you are my top 10 motivations to recover. you have come so far and you are a true example that It is POSSIBLE🤎
Big up to independent eating ,(#revoverywin)💪💪💪 big up to your mum's granola and soup too!!!❤️🌈
Glad you ended with the double decker and honouring the chocolate craving 🍫🍫🍫
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@@RoMitchell take care lovely xx
I'm sooooo happy for you🥺🥺💕💕 I started my recovery almost at the same time as you (nov 2020) and you don't know how much i've learned and you have helped me all these months, you are one of the strongest girls i have ever seen, i'm super proud of you🥺💕 love from Mexico 🌸
ahh all my love - so proud of you x
You seemed so relaxed and yourself in this!! Love to see it xx
thank you
Seeing you living your life and eating with much more ease makes me 🥺
You're a healer
I am so proud of you girl
This is amazing! You are amazing! I've recently got signs of my period coming back and the guilt and anxiety that's come with it has been horrendous. This has really helped and I'm so so happy for you that you've come so far!!
Really proud of u
I would also remind myself that having your period is really important for bone health too.
You've got this girl! 💪
So proud of you, and happy that your periods returned even though they do suck! Wishing you all the best 💕
i have a really important question, how long did it take until you realized what your body actually craves, cause i struggle with figuring out what im craving and i never know what my body craves
I was diagnosed with an ed last weekend, I think. And now I'm in recovery :). It's your videos which really inspired me to recover. It's so nice to relate to your videos, and feel less alone while watching them. :))
Anyways, thank you for your content. I love your videos!!
Have an amazing week, honey!! Love u, bby.🥺🥰💖
When I get a notification that you have uploeded a video, my happy time begins 📸❣️🍊♥️🥳 😘🥰🤩❤️
you’re so sweet omg
Your eyes are the prettiest 💜
Having a period is also necessary for prevention of osteoporosis later in life. So, you bring it back is a very good thing.
Thank you for a Video today❤️
Had a hard day, i felt really sick and i was so afraid of throwing up…Fell better now and your Video made me so Hungry🤤
U R amazing!! Please make a video about realationship and dating while recovery🙏 love u ❤❤
girl I cannot tell u how PROUD of u and how far you’ve come. You seem so happy and actually living properly, you inspire me everyday and u deserve full recovery and a beautiful life
thank you!!!
Oh wow i opened my youtube at just the right time :))
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It makes me so happy to see how far you have come ro! I couldn’t help but smile all the way through the video because of how proud I was to see you striving in your recovery❤️
thank you 🤎
you seem so unbelievably happy nowadays!! I'm so proud of you Ro