The inner voices of anorexia and bulimia whisper that you’ll never be happy until you lose weight, that your worth is measured by how you look. But the truth is that happiness and self-esteem come from loving yourself for who you truly are—and that’s only possible with recovery. Whatever your age or gender, it may seem like there’s no escape from your eating disorder, but it’s within your reach. With treatment, support, and these self-help strategies, you can overcome your eating disorder and gain true self-confidence.