periods, post-recovery stuff, therapy.. ?

Hey :) so yesterday I STARTED my period after 500 days of being underweight (according to my body's standards).. well, it's the lightest period in the history of everything (is this normal?) and I was wondering, what should I do about gaining or maintaining and food. I really don't want to gain more weight now - such thoughts are daunting, but also I have this APPETITE, aaand... that's pretty overwhelming too. It can't go on forever. Any thoughts? My BMI is about 19, and I eat 2000-2500 calories a day, with exercise.

Other that the HUGE relief of knowing what kind of weight-range is good for me... everything's the same. Somehow I expected being in a state of 'complete weight restoration' would be accompanied by 'complete un-obsessiveness, calm thoughts and happiness' but it's not, it's just ME, and for all I know I could relapse tomorrow, and just escape the overwhelming world... (I'm also cross, you know, because I feel like I could be trying HARDER at this peace-and-contentment thing) Anyway, has anyone had good experiences with psychologists even after weight-restoration? I've never been to one for long. I somehow don't feel 'bad enough' to think about it now.

Thanks everyone - I still question the morals of telling all this to random online strangers, but often you do turn out quite helpful and friendly. :)

xx Sophie

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