Christmas is thought of as a time of year to celebrate and share with loved ones, it’s meant to be a fun filled experience full of festivities and joy. However living with an eating disorder at Christmas time can be incredibly difficult.
Category: Interviews
Stressed And Starving to Star-Performing
Hannah’s story is a must read.
From champion runner, winning medals to running herself down a slippery slope into the arms of her eating disorder.
Hannah almost lost everything she’d spent years working hard and training for.
She speaks truth about stress, it’s destructive impact on our health, but how we, with help and unconditional support of those around us, ultimately have the ability to turn destructiveness into determination to become star-performers
Emotional Abuse…Through Her Eyes
A brave and honest account that challenges our perceptions of who is considered vulnerable. As well as exploring issues of trust and manipulation within relationships.
“Blinded By Love” Emotional Abuse Through Her Eyes…
Exploring issues of trust and manipulation within relationships this is brave account that challenges our perceptions of what it means to be vulnerable, and just how easily we can be blinded by “love”.
Supporting Your Child Through Eating Disorder Recovery: Top Tips from One Tough Mumma!
Living with a child with an eating disorder is tiring, challenging and often very isolating. I know my own parent’s compromised their social contact and lost out on experiences with friends due the emotional fatigue and time restraints the illness caused them. It is very important to remember the wellbeing of the wider family and carers…
Depression Through the Eyes of…Dan Kelly
I was introduced to Dan through social media; a talented young man no doubt, whose passion for writing shines through his own WordPress site. Just like many other talented artists, Dan too has unfortunately endured, and overcome, his own mental battles. His account below is not only fantastically articulated, but bravely allows us all a glimpse…
Depression Through His Eyes
Helping the fight to free stigma from mens mental health, Dan’s honest and open account of his fight with depression is not only fantastically articulated, but bravely allows us a glimpse into what was once his world, and how he’s reshaped his future.
Anorexia through her eyes…
This, very honest, account was given to me by a dear friend, who I had the pleasure of meeting (albeit through unfortunate circumstances) in 2009. Following our brief meeting a friendship blossomed. Although our lives moved in different directions I tried to stand by the sidelines, aiming to be a constant supporter and encouragement through her…
Anorexia through her eyes…
This, very honest, account was given to me by a dear friend, who I had the pleasure of meeting (albeit through unfortunate circumstances) in 2009. Following are brief meeting a friendship blossomed. Although our lives moved in different directions I tried to stand by sidelines, aiming to be a constant supporter and encouragement through…
A Glimpse into Her World…Self-Harm and Depression
As part of a new series I want to start I am interested in hearing people’s own stories of how they’re either conquering or have overcome their personal mental health struggles. Not only do I find it fascinating to hear each individual’s journey, but also I believe that by sharing these accounts, what’s helped and…
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