[Jen]

First of all, I am SO proud of you for making it a whole year without binging and purging! That is definitely a big accomplishment and I hope you're feeling proud of yourself.

Know that one slip does not mean a relapse. It is in YOUR power if you decide to let this slip become something more than just...a slip. You could think about it and learn from it, maybe call your counselor if you're not still seeing him/her, and move on and continue on the healthy road. Or, you could decide that you want to return to binging and purging multiple times every day. It's your decision.

It sounds to me that because you are so worried about it turning into a relapse, you don't WANT it to. Which is awesome. So, what can you do to prevent a relapse? What did you learn about this episode that you can use to help you in the future and prevent it from happening again? Know that you are in control of this situation.

Remember too that it's okay to call your counselor and get back into therapy, if you're not still. Many people remain with their counselors for years after their ED symptoms subside! It's always okay to ask for help.

Stay strong--you can do this!
<3