How do you know that an eating disorder has disappeared?

An eating disorder disappears when you can lead a normal life: social gatherings without cancellations, meals without schedules or overthinking, without medication (although this may disappear a little later, since it is possible to have depressive symptoms after an eating disorder, it is a consequence).

We know it's gone when we've recovered our energy, when a meal doesn't dictate our plans, when we don't look at a restaurant menu before going to see what we can eat, etc.

However, it's important to keep in mind that, in life, whether you have a mental health problem or not, there are always low moments, and having one of those moments doesn't mean you haven't recovered.

Several authors state that full recovery occurs after five years with complete remission of all physical and psychological symptoms, when the person regains their vital and social functioning. This will always be determined by consensus among the entire therapeutic team, the individual, and their family.