This week has been really weird for 2 reasons: (1) I feel as if we've definitely reached a watershed in terms of recovery and (2) this watershed is exactly one year on from when we reached our original watershed i.e. Ben completely turned a corner in terms of working with us towards recovery rather than against us.
It's also been my birthday so, like last year, it's been a really great birthday present.
Everyone has commented on the difference in Ben: CAMHS (who are delighted), my family and Ben's teachers at school. Okay so Ben lost a little weight this week, but - in line with what he and I agreed the previous week - he's increasing his calories to compensate for it.
I really do feel as if I have finally got 'my boy back' after 2+ terrible years.
Ben himself says it feels really weird because, to him, it's as if he's still in the 5th form at school rather than the Upper 6th - purely and simply because he's missed two years from his life. And, yes, he does seem - and look - younger than most of his peers.
But of course I'll be keeping a discreet but close eye on things to check they continue to move in the right direction...
Want information on eating disorders in boys? Worried your son has an eating disorder? What are the signs of eating disorders in boys? In 2009 my 15-year-old son developed anorexia. Now aged 31 and with a MSc in Psychology he is recovered & working in mental health using his experiences to help others. I help to raise awareness of eating disorders in boys, point parents to helpful resources & talk about how eating disorders can traumatise families.
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