Nostalgia for Your Smaller Body: Why Missing It Is Normal, But Not the Whole Story

Something I often hear from clients further along in their eating disorder recovery is a sense of nostalgia for their smaller body. This experience is normal, but it’s important to recognise that this longing often comes from idealising a past that wasn’t as glamorous as it seems. In this post, we’ll explore why you might miss that malnourished version of yourself and how to remind yourself of the freedom and strength recovery brings.