9 MONTHS IN ANOREXIA RECOVERY: 9 things i've learned

here all all the things that have helped me get to the place i'm in now - i hope they'll help some of you too.
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[@maya7190]

honestly, the biggest thing I notice are ur eyes. At the beginning of ur journey, they were duller. As you've recovered, they've honestly taken a glow to them. I can almost see the recovery in your eyes, they just look so much fuller and full of life. ur doing such a good job, lysm

[@RoMitchell]

what a lovely compliment ! thank you so much

[@biac.2680]

💙

[@writingisfun9842]

@@RoMitchell Hey, it's me again. I hope you've done much better behind the scenes than that one time you showed your meltdown. You seem good, just wanna make sure. None of my business if you don't wanna share though.

[@lunistice7601]

She really is glowing. In her early videos she looked a tad sad and scared but now she looks so much better. Idk how it is behind the scenes but I can tell she’s doing much better!

[@emmaleahy3942]

As a mental health therapist, I really REALLY appreciate you so much for being brave and sharing your story. Thank you for inspiring all the clients I share this with.

[@RoMitchell]

how lovely! thank you 🤎

[@anae.r3207]

one thing that I learnt from recovery was that food is not only calories. It's a great source to cope with your day as well as it gathers people. I could not imagine my life without meeting my friends almost every Friday to have dinner together. To sum up, food goes beyond calories

[@RoMitchell]

yes! yes yes yes

[@nyawile]

forgot the time difference between the uk and the netherlands... so i was so excited and ready at 17:00 and then i realised I still needed to wait an hour 🤧 btw here are some video idea's: 1. making jewellery while doing a q and a 2. Fashion related videos (look books, hauls etc) 3. Morning routine (because we NEED to know how you do your make up so flawlessly 4. Making biscoff from scratch And i just wanted to say that im so thankfull for your existence because you've helped (and still does) me a lot xxx

[@RoMitchell]

nooo sorry about that :,) and thank you!! all my love

[@rms3062]

Hahah same, i was sitting there like “where is ittttt”☹️

[@amistewart1194]

These sound so good!

[@finjastarke4320]

Your KZbin videos really help me a lot. With your posts you motivate me to keep going and not to give up. I guess I'm not the only one feeling like that. I usually get something to eat while watching your videos to distract myself a little and that works really well! Thank you so much! You're doing amazing!❤️

[@RoMitchell]

this makes me so happy :) thanks so much

[@st.stalli3234]

I struggle so much at the moment, I ate pancakes today as Dinner and i feel horrible, but your Videos help me so much! You are literally my comfort KZbinr. You help me fight against bad thoughts and motivate me so much, keep going you are perfect!

[@RoMitchell]

all my love!!

[@kathleendowner6506]

Eat pancakes tommorow xx

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that gives out advice and tips on how to deal with Ed recovery, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@maddiejaneec]

RO! I just want to say HOW PROUD I am of you! I have been documenting my own ED recovery journey on my channel and following along with your story. You are doing such a great job and I am here cheering you on all the way! Keep kickin’ the ED in the butt 💪

[@FlyingDubja]

On the clothing sizes note: I wear the same size as my friend who is about a foot taller than me and at least 30lbs lighter. The same shirt looks different on both of us. Sizes are relative. And we are both beautiful :)

[@roosv260]

I love the fact that she bleeped out the amount of calories. This shows that she genuinely cares about us. This is what a real recovery channel looks like. Keep up the good work, you really helped me out a lot💕

[@lottyjibson4554]

Thank you Ro for helping so many people and sharing your journey. Lysm ❤️

[@RoMitchell]

ily 🤎

[@user-gd9xf8np9i]

Your voice is just so calming that i just let it play when i read 😌

[@RoMitchell]

that’s so sweet ahh

[@-dn-sdrawberiee253]

I saw an older video before stumbling onto this one and girl...you are BEAUTIFUL. I'm talking your eyes, face, lips, smile- I don't even know you but seeing how being healthy and lively enhances your natural features almost makes me tear up. Being in a better place really shows in all sorts of ways. You're literally glowing right now.

[@Enoxix.]

I got by your channel by posting something about my eating disorder on another channel, someone mentioned you. I’m going to watch your videos and hope I’ll learn something and maybe I can make the next step. I’m at the point that I eat everything but only at night and in 1 go. I’ve also been at the point that you are in now, it’s a real struggle. It’s good (for me) to see someone else having the same struggles I had and openly talk about it. I wish you all the best in your recovery and just to let you know, you’re not alone 🙂 ❤️. And you’re number two point is a struggle I still have. Weightnumbers still control me a lot… it can make a good day into a bad day, but how you talk about it already let me think about it more. 🙂

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel for ed recovery too, you can check it out if you want to :)

[@angelicaatzeni4176]

Hii Ro I'm currently on my 4th month of recovery and all I can say is thank you so much for having pulled me throughout it with your kind and supportive words and your beautiful mindset that I have been learning while watching you growing and blooming into the amazing creature you are today. My therapist was genuinely impressed by mine grown-up mindset and confidence and it's all because of you, and I will never be able to say how much I'm grateful for your presence on this planet. Have a wonderful day Ro and take care, luv u

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@meganoreo1839]

I'm proud of you Ro 💜 you're doing amazing

[@RoMitchell]

thank you!

[@abbyjordan8835]

Dear Ro, I promise not to overwhelm you- but I listened to this posting again tonight. I live in the US. I also shared it with my therapist- who is a wonderful woman whom I started with in 2014. I chose my version of recovery because I developed a very rare illness in 2013 which was the one type of abuse that I realized I didn’t deserve. It’s called, ironically, Mitchell’s disease. - you can Google it. But my body cannot control temperature anymore and my feet and lower legs turn bright red and burn at all times because my feet think that 60 degrees is 110. It is torture. So I called it my epiphany but I know that my routine is still regimented. I have watched many recovery posts before but, honestly, your ability to perceive and explain what you have learned are the exact things that I struggle with and your words here -in your 17 minute video- had been more helpful than anything I have heard or read. You have immense insight into what your anorexic life took from you but also what you have had to accept or change in order to live a full life. I am so proud of you for learning this at age 19. My unhealthy relationship with my body and food started in childhood because my mother, my only parent, had an eating disorder- not anorexia but she excluded many foods from our “ allowed” diet. I learned the rules but never knew I had the “ wrong “ rule book I lost most of my life to AN not at drastic weights always but in my point of view. Then I got this disease and that was my impetus to change but now 8 years or quasi I know that this is not food freedom. Your words are so wise and you care indeed I role model and! If you were to choose it, you could be a therapist for sure God bless you and take care. Your words are powerful and much appreciated! Best, Abby

[@ambearinkorea]

You’re such a big inspiration in my recovery journey

[@RoMitchell]

i promise you that things will be okay - keep going xxxxx

[@mollyg3727]

The part where you say how you missed the girl you used to be - I feel that hun like I used to smile all the time, I was known as being that kind, funny and smiley girl to my close friends and family and suddenly it all changed and unfortunately I’m not that person anymore. I’m trying to get back to that point thought so keep pushing!

[@julianneaustegard477]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your heart like this. You had me in tears when you talked about your personality changing because of anorexia. Anorexia is so cruel! I'm so happy that you conquered and that your personality and humor is back on track :D Stay happy and healthy and the best of happy wishes moving forward on your mental health journey! Thank you for letting us be a part of this, it's so inspiring!

[@RoMitchell]

thanks for being here :)❤️

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@harmonyhope1709]

The weighing thing is such a big thing and something I have really struggled with at times and everything you said is so true!

[@kathleendowner6506]

Me to its such an obsession but I just say even if I weigh I just keep up recovery xx

[@Iamsenag]

going scale free literally helped my recovery the MOST! I've been not weighing myself for a year now in recovery and I'm happier than before! So proud of you Ro x Because of you I have managed to reach the point where I can continue my all in recovery in uni without my parents!Thank youx

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@libbydorvilliers1453]

This is amazing! I am almost at my 9 months in recovery and one big thing I have learned is that I do not have to be sick to be shown love! Keep fighting!

[@RoMitchell]

yes i like that one a lot!! it’s so important xxxx

[@donnabursey1457]

"I'm not going to be happy restricting...the only thing that would be happy would be the anorexia. " (paraphrased) -this is so true. I don't have anorexia, but if you substitute body image/ego-yeah. This is a true reminder to be guided by better than the images you see everywhere of what "attractive women" should look like. Thank you.

[@JayceeCatherine]

I have so much love for you and your journey. Thank you for sharing the ups and downs, for being real and honest, for speaking the truth, and for making me (and so many others) feel like I'm not alone in this. Thank you for giving me hope on days when it feels endless and for making me smile when I need a little joy. I am forever grateful for you

[@RoMitchell]

ah thank you so much. you got this xxxxxx

[@Crystal-on7wp]

Hi Ro I just wanted to say thank you for helping me with your videos,I am 3 months in recovery it’s hard but your videos help me through so much :) thank you

[@RoMitchell]

keep going! you got this 🤎

[@mirchen01]

You honestly can’t imagine how much I can take with me from your words, you are so helpful und inspiring that’s insane

[@RoMitchell]

all my love 🤎🤎

[@uneetoilebrillepourchacund6949]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I'm in my late 30's and recovering for an eating disorder I had for 25 years. I'm so proud of you. You're such a beautiful person and you help so much. No word can describe how a kind heart you are. 💜

[@RoMitchell]

sending you all my love 🤎 you’ve got this

[@scottiemomma2314]

I know how sensitive I am about even positive comments about my body/looks, so I’m hesitant to say this, but you are truly a beautiful young woman! You have a radiance and a healthy glow about you! I’ve seen some of your earlier videos from beginnings of recovery and it seems like you have really found some peace! I’m so happy for you 👏

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@yasmine7051]

i can’t say this enough : i’m so proud of you ro. i love how you think so much and it helps me with improving my own mindset. you are incredible xX

[@mollymcknight1201]

thank you Ro! you inspire me so much, and you encourage me to recover everyday! Ily queen

[@RoMitchell]

keep going! i love u

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@olivianewman1444]

I'm about 6/7 months into proper recovery too and watching you recover at the same time has been the most helpful, inspiring and motivating thing ever, thank you so much for always being so strong and for always pushing through because it's really kept me going too, without you and your videos I don't know how long it would have taken me to pursue full recovery

[@RoMitchell]

we’re in this together. i’m so proud of you 🤎

[@natashacuvelier7185]

Honestly I’ve been so busy I’ve missed a fair few of your uploads and need to catch up! But my goodness you’re glowing!! Jesus Christ! You look back at your first videos 8 months ago, to now! And wow! Honestly well done! It’s been hard and we’ve all followed you! But you look so much happier, and glower! And your hair is thriving! 😭♥️😍 I honestly love to see it xxx

[@juliettegeurts1146]

During my recovery I've learnt that talking about my problems doesn't make me a looser or a weak person. Thanks you Ro for your video and your positivity ! I'm currently in the hospital for anorexia and you make me believe that I can recover !!! I'm so proud of you and how far you came !

[@ariabarna9494]

Thank you so much for everything Ro! You have no idea how much of an inspiration you are and just how much you've helped me through recovery. Your videos and your journey is one of the things that give me motivation to always keep going, and I'm so incredibly thankful that you choose to share it with us. Ilysm

[@irispennings]

Seeing how far you’ve come in 9 months is so wonderful. Makes me see that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. You’re amazing, gorgeous and such in inspiration! Keep up the good work girl! ❤️🧡💚🤍💜💛

[@schwastedfriday]

It's amazing that you're going through this journey and so helpful that you're documenting it. I'm 26 and have struggled with various forms of disordered eating for so long and although I would consider myself to have a generally healthy relationship with food now, I still suffer from body image issues. It's only been in the past year through therapy that I've started to detach my value from the way that I look and started to accept that my body has changed and will change as I get older; it's sad to think about how much time and energy I've wasted being so obsessed with how I look. You talking about how you feel like yourself again and how being thinner does not make you a better person is such a helpful reminder that there's so much more to life than our weight.

[@RoMitchell]

i’m so proud of you. keep going 🤎

[@rosalieverbruggen2131]

I love so many aspects of your videos! But especially recognising certain struggles, can be so good to hear. I feel less alone in this fight when watching your video's. And certain victories and lessons I learned too are as well so good to hear when you tell about them in your experience... It just confirms that they are indeed victories!

[@RoMitchell]

all my love 🤎✨✨✨

[@anikamunn663]

Ro I’m so proud of you🥺your such an inspiration to me and I wouldn’t be were I am without you and I wouldn’t have even tried recovering so thank you so much

[@RoMitchell]

🥺 thank you so much 🤎

[@pinkconverse377]

I’m so happy for you Ro! Food and numbers is getting easier and easier by the day after a year and a half in recovery. I’m so glad that yours is going well to and that you’re truly giving it your all. I definitely didn’t give it my all my first 9 months. You got this

[@Ren-il3xn]

I just came here after watching your fear foods video from February. Let me say this, YOU ARE AMAZING!!! It is extremely difficult to overcome an ED, but you did it and you're happier, healthier, and so much livlier now! So proud of you 😘😘

[@karou.8947]

I used to love watching your videos. The way you would be afraid of something just to take a bite of it and go "...this is actually really nice!!" gave me life. The life got busy for a while and now here I am, back in front of your videos. Your whole posture has changed. The way you move and the way you hold yourself radiate so much more strength. Girl I'm so happy for you. A big hug from over the pond.

[@monamsaleem5017]

Ro, thank you for making this channel. I yesterday started my all in journey. It was so scary but I always came back to your videos because they help me so much with food anxiety. My family is not aware of my whole Ed and recovery. So it's very difficult. But your channel and videos are sooo helpful. Thank you

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@pombear9]

Miss you 🥺 hope all is good and well ❤

[@RoMitchell]

i’m ok!! i’m filming rn haha :)🤎

[@pombear9]

@@RoMitchell yaaaay can't wait to watch it 😊

[@almastenfors1994]

Ro, you are such a wise, warm, thoughtful and inspirational person. Thank you yet again for spreading hope and braveness to all your viewers. Ly ❤️❤️

[@RoMitchell]

thank you so much 🤎

[@meganwestberry6698]

not sure how or why i stumbled upon your channel, but watching the life come back into your eyes has been truly beautiful! i wish you all the best, sweet Ro.

[@baudrey15]

Best of luck to you on that path, and to everyone in the comments struggling with an ED : YOU CAN DO THIS!

[@anoushanarayanan9973]

You look so happy here! I've been struggling with anorexia for a while now, and the last few weeks were the worst point in my disorder I think I've ever been at. Luckily, I found your channel at around the same time and it made me realise that I don't want to live like this anymore. I find the idea of recovery terrifying, and I truly don't think I'm mentally ready but I'm going to start by at least telling my parents what's going on and seeking professional help. I hope one day I can look back at this video and be where you are in your journey :)

[@parbelmj]

Hey hun, if you need someone to talk about it, say yo

[@user-li4tf4ny5e]

Missed you, Thank You for being strong!!! LOVE YOU, RO, keep fighting!❣️

[@RoMitchell]

thanks for being here!🤎

[@caitlind9883]

ur eyes are so pretty!!

[@coversofcey]

Hey Ro!! i want to thank u because you literally made me choose recovery and open to my parents about my anorexia. i was treating my body like my enemy as u said and now i give my body whatever it needs💗🌸 and for anyone who's reading this, your body deserves food and the energy it gives, please stay safe and eat

[@Lucy116]

You are choosing life and joy. That makes me happy 😊. Keep going!

[@andreacharlton2696]

3 ish months into recovery and I've found out I'm pregnant 🥺🥺 biggest blessing and motivator in the world to fuel my body and my little baby 💜

[@RoMitchell]

im so happy for you!🤎

[@march9177]

@@stxr2893 I don’t think you should ask those type of questions. It’s possible the person wasn’t even thinking of those things until you mentioned it. Also they don’t need a plan because they will look amazing regardless and the body changes are proof of the life they are nurturing and will look after.

[@stxr2893]

@@march9177 I deleted it. It's just I know for me it would trigger me into a bad relapse

[@lalalafalala9032]

thankyou for this, i was losing the motivation recently in recovery and this video is now my motivation - you shoukd totally do a podcast on something like this it would be amazingly helpful

[@londonshine4674]

I came straight to this video from the Challenging Food Rules one. The most immediate thing that struck me is the increased speed, volume, and warmth with which you speak. Full-chested and confident. Normal, the speech I expect from my loved ones and those I meet on the street. Before you sounded like a nice person, but thoroughly exhausted, weak, scared, even a little drab. You sounded ill, and not in the romantic wispy pro-ana nonsense way. I'm so, so happy for you and I hope you're bursting with pride for yourself!

[@abbyjordan8835]

Dear Ro, You are amazing! I am in my 60s and I started quasi about 9 years ago. But I have not been able to “ go all in”. You are an inspiration and I admire your drive and strength. It may seem strange to you to be a role model to someone who is old enough to be your grandmother but you are! I watched your video on your trip to Brighton with your friend. I was crying for joy. I wish I had known all that you do when I was 19. My ED / AN was related to childhood abuse and I never learned to fully let go and try to change. You are so wise and strong to be able to prioritize your life and your future and push yourself so that you will live a full life. You are wonderful and I will be watching you and cheering you on all the way! 💞💞💞

[@RoMitchell]

I hope you know that you don’t deserve to struggle, you are worthy of food / life freedom! Sending you all my love and thanks for being so kind ❤️xxx

[@cristinabock1310]

This resonates so much. I used to be such a shell of myself as well. I was not nice, severely depressed and had zero energy to maintain any relationships. Thank God for weight gain. You’re right, it doesn’t fix everything to gain weight back, but you sure as hell can’t fix your life without eating enough!

[@Naphinel]

Recovery is the best. Hard, like the hell, but AFTER the rec., the life going to soso much better. I live my best life after my recovery, I exercise beacuse it I love it, I enjoy food, I'm full with fun, happiness, energie, and I read my book (not from ED, but my fantasy-story). I can do everything, and I can be everything what I want. :) I'm proud of you too, Ro :)

[@j76384]

Thanks Ro. I’m really struggling at the moment. I’m on a waiting list for therapy for complex ptsd. So my ED therapy is on hold until I work through the traumas. I regained to a healthy weight and I HATE it! I feel sick looking at myself. And no matter how much I eat I’m STILL hungry 😞 The things you said about missing the girl you used to be really struck a nerve with me. I’ve been battling with my body for 3 decades. I’m 39 now and each year I feel a little more lost, a little more far away from myself. I don’t remember who I am anymore. I don’t remember what it feels like to not feel sad. I always feel a bit sad and a bit scared. Like that’s my baseline, even if I laugh at something or feel a bit lighter for a minute. I still feel sad and scared. Anyway. I just wanted to say how inspiring you are. Your level of self awareness is incredible. You’re gonna have an amazing life 😊 x

[@rms3062]

Thank you so much for your video’s Ro

[@abbycaplinger]

i'm currently inpatient for an eating disorder and your videos helped me stay sane and cope with being where i am now. thank you 😊

[@emilym1280]

I haven’t watched your videos for a while, and when I checked in on your channel and started this video, I got emotional! I’m so proud of you and how far you’ve come. There’s more colour in your cheeks, your eyes are shining brighter and you’re looking so much happier. Congratulations on 9 months of recovery - you deserve to feel wonderful 💕

[@Emietmolaisa2012]

ate breakfast while watching this :-) im so so proud of how far you've come. your strength really inspires me to keep fighting. tysm ro

[@RoMitchell]

proud of you. ily

[@basiaj.7541]

Not so long ago I have finally said that I DO WANT to recover and watching this video made me even more firm in that statement. Love listening to u, always finding sth eyeopening in your videos

[@lauren_trees6369]

I made the same decision with myself a few weeks ago after struggling for a year. I WANT to recover too. We got this

[@basiaj.7541]

@@lauren_trees6369 yeah we do! Keeping my fingers crossed for u!

[@carladimitrova9434]

Ro you don’t even realise how much you help us, I’m so grateful I have been following you from the beginning of your recovery journey 💓

[@d.brooke3048]

you inspire me in so many ways. youre doin absolutely amazing

[@RoMitchell]

thank you

[@mollyg3727]

Thank you. Thank you so much because I honestly don’t think you understand what kind of positive impact you have on people, and being one of those people I just wanted to say I’m so very proud of you, thank you, ily xxx

[@cody-qx8th]

the last time i watched one of your videos was in april??? or march?? and since then you just look so much happier and it honestly makes me so happy seeing you now, i've always loved your videos and im super proud of you and your progress in recovery! you've helped me believe that recovery is possible, no matter how many times i try to recover and end up relapsing for months at a time, i can still recover, and just the way you speak about recovery and eating disorders just helps me so much

[@oliviamckirgan7233]

Just started recovery on Friday and these videos have helped me so much, I watched them before I started the recovery process, but now I’m starting recovery they are even more helpful, because I’m finding recovery so so hard.

[@RoMitchell]

keep going - you got this!

[@oliviamckirgan7233]

@@RoMitchell thanks so much I love your videos you’re such an inspiration and amazing person

[@sharpieRulestheWorld]

I relate to your point about losing your personality. I feel similar (due to something other than anorexia) but am in the thick of realizing I lost my personality and have a long road ahead to getting it back 💞

[@thehoundhedgehoghippie7346]

I’m so grateful for you Ro, you’ve helped me reach out for help. I thank you so much & just love you, you are a wonderful person 💜

[@RoMitchell]

i love you 🤎

[@thehoundhedgehoghippie7346]

This means a lot, thank you 💜🤎🤍

[@saint1563]

you’re so strong and have come such a long way. Be proud of yourself. Love you beautiful

[@harmonyhope1709]

Something I have learned in recovery is that losing weight and not eating never brings anything but more anxiety and misery. Nothing good has ever come of it, therefore in recovery it's not an option to ever follow that thought. If you lapse it will change the way you think and feel pretty quickly and that's scary so it'd important to get back on track ASAP 💕

[@RoMitchell]

100% true xxxx

[@beatrice_cazzago666]

This is the video I needed today without knowing I needed it

[@abbyjordan8835]

Thank you Ro. Hearing back from you was a wonderful gift to me and your kind words of support also. I am trying to find a way to strive for more than just quasi even at 65. Thank you so much 💞🙏

[@toastedcinnamon4275]

I have a yt channel that documents my recovery and gives out advice and help to those recovering, you can check it out if you want to 😊

[@abbyjordan8835]

@@toastedcinnamon4275 thank you so much for letting me know about your channel. I will definitely watch your story. We are hear to help each other and I thank you for sharing!

[@AntiEevee]

Holy pancakes. Talking about losing your personality is hitting me like a rock hitting thin ice. I became a whole different person, from nice ,smart , caring and being a positive person. To a person on her own, minimalistic pessimistic person Now that I've been recovering slowly I can feel myself coming back in my own personality. I always thought I was just changing not thinking it had to do with my Anorexic tendencies. Thank you for the realisation hitting

[@leilahasanov3585]

You talking about how you lost your sense of humour and parts of your personality and not feeling like you’d never laugh again hit me, I relate to that so much. Growing up I always had a very bubbly personality and was super social then I developed my eating disorder and eventually all my thoughts were surrounding food and my weight and I basically lost my personality because of it which I didn’t realise until I decided to recover and one day broke down crying because I missed who I used to be and was scared I’d never be like that again. But here I am now recovered and doing so much better, I definitely think I’ve gained back my sense of humour and those parts of me that I lost which is amazing, I’m so glad I chose to recover. And I’m so glad you chose recovery too, I know it can be hard you’re doing amazing Ro, you’re truly inspiring ❤️❤️

[@dace9590]

i can relate so much to the personality thing. when i was at my lowest points i already then realized that there's nothing left of my personality and now, after 6 months of letting go (even though i didn't choose recovery, just got out of control and started to binge since my body was craving for a lot more food) i can finally see my old self, and it feels familiar in a good way. i do feel more like myself even though i may not be content with my looks. i can see better whether ppl like me for me and don't worry that they only like me cause i'm small and if i get bigger it'll change. i'm finally in a healthy relationship as well rather than a toxic one and i'd say that is thanks to gaining weight :)

[@annegreen1512]

Thank you so much for your videos. I suffer from BED and have done for years and you have made me realise that all your fear foods are mine . Just watched you celebrating your brothers birthday and it made me realise that I like you never join in with celebrations ,dread meals out and having surprises dropped on me . You have also given me the green light to enjoy these ‘normal’ foods and to try and rewire my brain to give myself permission to eat and enjoy as it’s the guilt that’s the problem not the food . I can’t thank you enough as I can see and smell the freedom that your progress will give to all people with ED . Here’s to keep on getting better and having a healthy attitude to food and not treating certain foods as the enemy xx

[@avahawes8484]

Hi Ro, every time you upload a video it makes my day 10x better. 😊 One thing I have learned from recovery is that it cannot be easy and if it is your doing something wrong. You have to make mistakes to learn from them and grow. I have made so many mistakes in my recovery that made me want to restrict, relapse etc but from these mistakes I grew stronger. I am still recovering and I am also 9 months in (kinda cool) and if I can give any advice to someone reading this it’s that recovery will not be a linear graph, your going to have days when you may be rocking it and feel awesome and then maybe there is a day where you feel like maybe your on the negative side of the y axis and that’s okay!

[@isabellagutowski2862]

So happy to see you doing well and continuing to show yourself love & compassion. It takes a lot of courage and commitment : )

[@Lilly-ev7ll]

Thank you Ro. I totally relate to the bmi thing, it took me years to realise my low 'healthy weight' was not in fact healthy or me. I thought it was at the time but looking back I was definitely restricting. Now I dont worry about it at all and my weight naturally falls on the higher end. It's been incredibly tough for me to accept as I had convinced myself that I was naturally 'petite'. But I'm so free now and that is a price I'm willing to pay. You've done so well you should be so proud, its amazing really how far you've come! Thankyou for being you 😊

[@inesbical4836]

Girl, you're an amazing inspiration.

[@carinetang6605]

I'm literally SO PROUD OF YOU !!

[@Hannah-gd2iz]

1: I’m super proud of you and how far you have come and how well you’re doing . 2: you’re an amazing person whom is beautiful inside and out ( with an amazing sense of humour and admirable personality ) 3: I’m off to the range for a super cute mug . Thank you for everything you do for everyone aswell as yourself you are truly one in a billion and super inspiring . Xxxxx

[@josephriccardi9735]

You are amazing. I been watching your videos for the last few weeks. I'm struggling in a relapse. Your videos are keeping me on wanting to not give up and seek help. I love what you are doing to help others. ♥️♥️♥️

[@monoxide894]

I watched this when I was challenging a food that used to be a comfort food and I used to really enjoy it, Your videos help me a lot so thank you so much bestie 🤍

[@alicewilson5139]

just watched this before heading off to bed and i don't think i could go to sleep feeling any better, you are so sweet and generous your smile and wise words would light up any room in the world thank you ro x p.s i've learnt that just because someone else struggled more doesn't invalidate your own struggles someone else will always have it worse and its not your job to 'beat that'

[@marie_ls]

I am so proud of you! You are absolutely kicking butts! You are auch a kind, loving, inspiring strong woman. You deserve the best. You inspired me to finally tackle my emotional eating habit.

[@brooklyn222baby9]

I actually started my recovery journey around the same time as you and I am so glad I found your Chanel. you have helped me a lot. it felt like I wasn't in this alone and like somebody finally understood me. whenever I wanted to give up you somehow landed on my homepage and suddenly everything seemed worth it again. I am so proud of how far you have come. your are glowing. I wish you all the best in your recovery.. and remember you are so much more than a number

[@bumblerat1416]

i started watching your videos only a few weeks ago, during the midst of my severe restriction. and ohmygod, you have already helped me so much!!! i've decided to recover from my disordered eating, and while i ought to give myself credit as well, i feel like i wouldn't have started healing myself without you. it's been hard; i have to ask myself a lot of questions and completely unlearn all the toxic diet culture bullshit i've been fed since i was just a little kid. but seeing you be human, and have food, and show your ups and downs is just absolutely amazing. thank you so much!

[@Undercover_Pineapple]

Youve done so incredibly well! I'm so proud of you!! I feel like it might be a good time to change your profile picture on the channel. That image isn't who you are, your 9 month mental health progress is so impressive and absolutely like a re-birth! I feel its a good time to reflect that in truly yeeting Anorexia in every way. The profile picture doesn't reflect who you genuinely are and it makes me feel so sad to have that reminder of what Anorexia takes from us. You don't look truly happy in that picture. ❤

[@itsizzy2140]

this was so reassuring for me, it came at such a perfect time for me to hear. thank you i’m so grateful for you sharing your recovery with us

[@kileym.6530]

I’ve learned so much more from than I’ve even began to learn in therapy I cannot thank you enough. I have learned in recovery that food is art in so many ways and should be celebrated. There’s so many different combinations and history behind recipes and I think that is beautiful. I’ve started to love cooking/baking and I always continue to eat my favorite foods when I discover something I like while also trying new things. Recovery is so exciting and freeing.

[@le4958]

so proud of u, little Ro.♡♡ Thank u for helping me:) i'm gonna watch this with some food!♡

[@RoMitchell]

🥺🥺

[@ameliiorated]

hi ro :), ive been in recovery for 10 days and you’re videos have really really helped me, especially as a british girl too honestly most of the meals i want to eat now are the ones from when i was younger and seeing you experience that too really helps. i love your content and i really look up to you as someone younger going through the same thing :) 💗💗💗

[@kyra6744]

aw, sending love and encouragement your way. i know you can do this and i'm proud of you for starting!

[@RoMitchell]

keep going beautiful! xxxxx

[@cheymadidi6020]

i'm only one month in recovery so i'm still truggling a lot but i'm going to be honest your videos are really helpful, seeing you happy and enjoying life just makes me want to recover and be able to enjoy life again too.

[@RoMitchell]

keep going 🤎 you got this

[@julia-hq9so]

the best timing ever edit: ive just finished watching it, dont be sorry for taking a mental health break!!! ur totally right about putting yourself first, social media can be so draining. its really heartwarming to see you being happy, im very proud of you:)

[@isobellekennedy5223]

The way you talk about your experience of recovery is so eloquent and it really sounds like it’s coming from the heart. They a hard lessons to understand and learn and you can really tell you’ve worked so hard to learn them. I’m a psychologist and IMPLORE you to train as a therapist. Obv only if it’s right for you and your journey 😉 but you’d be amazing at it

[@ellielynch2]

ro, this week has been really hard. i’ve felt guilt for not exercising and still eating the same amount, and it has fogged my brain. whenever you post, it’s like i have a friend that knows exactly what i’m going through. you’re so strong and comforting, and i’m so grateful for you and your bravery to share your journey.

[@mill1757]

you are honestly one of the biggest reasons why i began recovery and i am so so grateful for that, thank you so much for sharing your journey and wisdom with the world - you are truly incredible

[@goosegirl3424]

Thanks so much Ro. You are so precious. Want to send you love and positive vibes!! It is really reassuring and encouraging to hear your lessons and after I've spent so long struggling and trying to recover it is wonderful to find you and people like Megsy who have actually gone through the process. It's so helpful. So much love to you and your family xxx