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Once Nicole got her ADHD & bipolar diagnoses, everything about her eating disorder made sense - and she started her recovery

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When Michelle was unwell with an eating disorder, she never imagined she'd be able to not only recover, but take on challenges!

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Jaden shares how it wasn't recovery that was the hardest part of her eating disorder, but letting go of the past.

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Hatty shares how her 100km race for Beat all began after her eating disorder recovery.

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Hanne shares her 10 year journey towards recovery, from developing anorexia, to supporting others as an eating disorder coach.

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Bea shares how a misdiagnosis of anorexia prevented her from receiving the correct support for ARFID for 10 years.

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Pat shares how once he opened up to his loved ones and was diagnosed as autistic, he began his road to eating disorder recovery.

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When Grace and her Mum felt completely alone, Beat was there for them. Read their story.

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Elle shares how recovering from anorexia and Functional Neurological Disorder was possible due to her community's support.

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Charlotte shares why she decided to run the Milan Marathon for Beat, and what she'd say to those wanting to fundraise too

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Miles shares how he used restriction to deal with gender dysphoria - but that eating disorder recovery meant he could transition

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Sibby shares her story of how she developed anorexia after losing her sight - and while recovery can feel scary, it is worth it.

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