Great self-awareness. Based on your post, it sounds like you may benefit from chatting with a therapist to make sure you don’t teeter into a point that sends you back into the realm of having an eating disorder. I’ve been following this sub for about a month and I have seen quite a few posts from people who have crossed into that realm without realizing it.
Be careful OP, I’ve been around long enough to see other people run into problems with IF. In itself, there is nothing wrong with IF. I practice it regularly. But there’s a proponent of people who start seeing how long they can fast for. They fast for too long, probably too frequently. There is no reason for anybody to do a multi-day fast. Yet you’ll find people here who push 48 hour fasts and the like.
Know yourself and know what you’re comfortable with. Like you said, we’re trying to maintain a healthy relationship with food here. And a healthy relationship with food involves eating it, in healthy proportions. Best of luck!
I’m battling the same war as you. Very thankful for the post.
I have a really good support system (friends with and without ED in their past) and they keep me in check. I think if I find I’m fasting for too long, for multiple days, that will be the straw the breaks the camels back for me and I’ll seek the help I need.
Sending hugs and high fives! To you!
I think it’s great that you realized this. In general IF is not recommended for people with a history of ED because of these feelings. I would definitely suggest checking in with your support systems. A therapist would be great. An ED educated nutritionist would probably be really helpful to you as well.