Weighing The Facts: Poll: What Was The Inspiration That Caused You To Seek Recovery From Your Eating Disorder?

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The poll options are limited so if you have chosen "other," would like to add answers, elaborate on your answers, and/or discuss what led you to seek recovery please feel free to do so in the comment section of this post.

Thank you.

Completed Poll Results:

What Was The Inspiration That Caused You To Seek Recovery From Your ED? (choose all that apply)

ED treatment center	4 (11%)
Therapy	7 (19%)
Support of family	8 (22%)
Support of friend(s)	9 (25%)
Loss of friend(s) to ED	2 (5%)
Loss of family member to ED	1 (2%)
Fear of consequences	10 (27%)
Health issues	12 (33%)
Health concerns	13 (36%)
Severe illness	4 (11%)
Helping another with recovery	3 (8%)
Following the recovery of another	2 (5%)
Alternative medicine/methods	2 (5%)
Medication	3 (8%)
Art Therapy	1 (2%)
Meditation	2 (5%)
Hair loss	5 (13%)
Fear of dying	6 (16%)
Self-discovery	10 (27%)
ED awareness	8 (22%)
Support group	2 (5%)
Intervention	5 (13%)
I cant remember	0 (0%)
I'm trying but not inspired	4 (11%)
Other (please see below poll)	2 (5%)
I'm not in recovery	5 (13%)
I don't want recovery	4 (11%)