loving myself

My friend just sent me a text with the verse Jeremiah 50:33-34, so awesome how God uses other people to help us through tough times!  The verse reads.. 

³³ This is what the LORD Almighty says:

   “The people of Israel are oppressed,
   and the people of Judah as well.
All their captors hold them fast,
   refusing to let them go. ³⁴ Yet their Redeemer is strong;
   the LORD Almighty is his name.
He will vigorously defend their cause
   so that he may bring rest to their land,
   but unrest to those who live in Babylon.

So for the past year I have been losing weight..but this goal turned dangerous when I began restricting myself from eating enough calories to keep focused on a normal day.  For the past six months I have been struggling with an eating disorder and have even been attending counseling sessions.  This is definitely one of the hardest things that I have ever had to endure, and something that is incredibly unhealthy.  Currently, I haven't had my period in six months and seriously need to gain some weight!  The hardest thing about the disorder is the mental battle that takes place daily.  I know that in my life the captor is this disorder, but as the verse says God is strong and will bring rest to this struggle.  I know that I am not as bad off as some fighting this disorder because I have God in my life, but this doesn't mean it's simple.  I am trying my hardest to beat this!  And have even gained a few pounds in the last couple of weeks :)  This whole experience has opened my eyes to see how many girls feel, and how society demands so much from us!  We need to focus on improving our self image and loving ourselves for exactly how God created us..easier said than done I know!  But all things are possible with God.  So at this point I'm trying to understand how I can improve my self image and think of ways to influence others to love themselves.