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Our Helpline was here for Christina when her and her family needed it the most.
It is okay if you need a boulder to lean on, to help you through like I have with Harvey. I am determined to keep fighting.
Life became so consuming and unmanageable, losing control of reality, and I turned to exercise and eating as a coping mechanism.
It started as a control mechanism. I felt like my life was not in my control, and I couldn't deal with the unexpected.
Recovery isn’t just about restoring weight—it’s about rediscovering who I am without this disorder, disguised as my best friend.
I didn’t know the real reason why this all felt so wrong. I felt broken.
Two years ago, I gradually gathered bravery to try to get better. I did not think that I would get there...
Amelie shares her experience of anorexia recovery and the impact of our Helpline.
Growing up, I always heard teachers and other students talking about diets, so it was no surprise that I turned to food...
Sejal explores her experiences of navigating religious fasting while in recovery from her eating disorder.
Bethany shares her experience of pregnancy and motherhood after recovering from anorexia.
Natalie shares how becoming a mum was the big event that moved her recovery forward after 25 years.