Reddit reviews 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder: Effective Strategies from Therapeutic Practice and Personal Experience (8 Keys to Mental Health)

I am so sorry to hear that you are struggling.
I am a totally open book about this, so happy to talk about it - especially in the hopes that my experience may be helpful to others.

The answer is...all of 'em at some point, but mostly Bulimia (binge/fasting cycles, many many diuretics and diet pills). It started when I was about 14, but I didn't begin recovery until I was 20. It has been a loooooong road, but I had an incredible team (wonderful therapist, good group, supportive family) to help me along.
I like to say that if I'm not working on recovery, I'm working on a relapse, so it's a constant effort (I like to yell, "CONSTANT VIGILANCE!" in my Mad Eye Moody voice), but 100% worth it.

Here are a few things that were most helpful for me:

1. Throw out your scale. It doesn't matter, and it will only be a trigger. Don't even weigh yourself. You'll get enough of a picture based on how your clothing fits. I take photos and my measurements to track my muscle gain progress, which works for me.
   
2. "Curate" your media experience and fill it with things that build you up rather than bring you down. I follow a lot of the beautiful ladies in the Body Positive community on Instagram and just changing the shapes of the bodies I'm exposed to has helped me find beauty in ALL shapes, and worry less about my own flaws.
   
3. Stop counting calories, and practice eating intuitively (or on a hunger scale). It will take time to get back in touch with your hunger cues, but you will get there.
   
4. Make sure that when you work out, it's coming from a positive place rather than a negative one, or you won't enjoy, and it wont be a sustainable lifestyle. It's cliche, but workout because you love your body, not because you hate it!
   
5. Learning to think of food as fuel for my body rather than a reward or punishment was key. I ask myself, "What does my body need?" "What does it want or crave?" I listen to it, and satisfy cravings when I get them, which for me helps me keep balance and avoid a binge down the road. 6. Build your coping tool kit and make time for self-care. When I feel down or triggered, I'll take a long shower, maybe paint my nails, and watch some uplifting body-positive docs. I paint, and take my dog for a walk. Whatever works for you!
   
   My favorite and most helpful book has been: 8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder (https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958), and I would definitely recommend checking it out.
   
   
   I hope that was a little helpful, and I apologize for the wall of text. If you have any other questions, or ever need some support, please reach out. You are not alone!

Speaking from a residential standpoint, one of the best in America that I have researched is Monte Nido (http://www.montenido.com/) They have several locations across the country. The women who began the program is named Carolyn Costin and wrote an amazing book called 8 Keys To Recovery From An Eating Disorder (http://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958) which I have been using in my recovery with my therapist now that I am on an outpatient basis.
I have not heard good things about two of the places local to me in New England and their inpatient facilities and I cannot comment on inpatient hospitalizations but hope this helps anyone considering residential <3

http://www.amazon.com/Keys-Recovery-Eating-Disorder-Therapeutic/dp/0393706958

I'm using this book at the moment and I think it's extremely useful and I highly recommend it!

"8 Keys to Recovery from an Eating Disorder" by Carolyn Costin. I am currently being treated for anorexia in one of Carolyn's treatment centers and I highly recommend her approach to the treatment of eating disorders. The book covers all types of eating disorders, including binge eating disorder. Binge eating disorder is treated in the same way as anorexia and bulimia, so while all of it might not directly relate to you, the principles and information is all the same. This book is amazing and I've been reading it during my treatment. It's no substitution for therapy (which I do recommend when you have the means to do so), but it is a great starting point and can really help you in the time being.

I just want to encourage you so much with your recovery! I'm so excited that you're wanting to get help and I think this is a great start. Message me any time if you need advice or just support. I'm discharging from the treatment center on Thursday after 19 weeks, so I have lots of good information beyond what the book can give. Best of luck and you can totally do this! :)

Read this..
You are not alone. You do, however, need professional support. I have been dealing with this disorder on and off for almost 30 years.

The book was written by two therapist who have both had eating disorders, so they are more attuned. I am working through the book with my own ed specialist.