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#9 — Adult Archetype
Restrictive Rena
You feel safest when your eating is controlled and predictable.
Letting go of control can feel unsettling or even unsafe.
This pattern is about creating safety — not just about food.
👉 Feeling safe doesn't have to come from control.
Chronic under-eating, food avoidance, over-control of intake.
You Might Be Restrictive Rena If…
Chronic under-eating, food avoidance, over-control of intake.
What This Looks Like
- Severely limited food intake disguised as 'healthy eating'
- Calorie counting, macro tracking, food weighing
- Safe/unsafe food lists
- Hunger = control, fullness = failure
- May exercise excessively
- Rigid rules
What's Actually Driving This
Root: Chaotic/engulfing childhood
You're Not Alone
This pattern is more common than you think. Nothing is wrong with you. Your eating is trying to tell you something — and understanding that message is the first step toward real change.