Episode: 18 “Why Can’t I Sit Still?” — When Rest Feels Scary

Dear Recovery · Aug 12, 2026 · 27m

Episode 18: “Why Can’t I Sit Still?” — When Rest Feels Scary Why can’t I just sit still? Why does resting feel so uncomfortable? And why does my eating disorder make me feel guilty for doing it? In this episode, we talk about low-level movement, why it can become such a powerful part of an eating disorder, the biology behind the urge to keep moving, and some small ways to begin interrupting the cycle. Most importantly, we talk about what happens when you start learning to trust your body again—and what to do when you don't believe recovery is possible yet. You can borrow my belief until you…