Is it normal to binge eat in recovery from anorexia or does that mean you are developing another eating disorder ?

I did the same thing. I went from strict restrictive Anorexia, to full-blown binge eating - and I gained 3 stone in about six months. I'd argue that it's more normal than it seems - your body is trying to compensate for all of that time you spent restricting it from foods it needed, so it goes into overdrive, and then can't stop. Finding the balance is so hard when recovering from an Eating Disorder - but stick with it, because you'll get there!

It is completely normal, you were starving yourself. Your body and metabolism are trying to getting use to the change. It takes time... slowly, but surely, you will stop binge eat. If not, contact medical assistance. Kimly

I personally went from Anorexia to BED, so yes - it is possible. You still have to watch what you eat for a while, I suggest not eating what you want (because that can easily result in BED or even Bulimia) but having 3 balanced meals and snack on fruits and veggies. Some sweets won't kill you, but it shouldn't get a daily thing.

You can see it in the positive light that your eating again. However, our main goal when recovering from any ED should be having properly timed and balanced meals. It really helps if you schedual 3 portioned meals and 2 snacks in the day. This will allow your body to get into the habit of regular, balanced eating, and help you recover from the eating disorder.

If you are recovering from anorexia, you may feel like you are eating a lot, when you are really eating the right amount of food. You shouldn't have to worry if you are putting on weight, it's most likely a good thing.

It is definitely normal to binge eat. Because you're recovering from anorexia, your body is learning how to eat properly again. Your body is hungry and trying to catch up on lost time. Focus on your recovery and on eating. You're doing great.

It is completely normal

Yes, it's normal to act like this. Since you were starving your body, on the path to recover it claims food. It's up to you to control just how much you binge.

Hello there :) I used to have anorexia nervosa myself, and I understand exactly what you’re talking about. Eating more food is necessary in gaining weight back and recovering from anorexia. It gets unhealthy or problematic if someone is eating so much that they feel sick or cannot stop. I wouldn’t worry about developing another eating disorder, because I had to eat a lot of food to recover, but once I did, I was back to what people would consider “normal” eating habits. However, if you find that you are eating so much that you feel unwell or have recovered from anorexia and are still experiencing this, than I would reach out to someone (just like this!) I hope that helped and we are always here for you