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Anorexia stories

Our Helpline was here for Christina when her and her family needed it the most.

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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.

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Life became so consuming and unmanageable, losing control of reality, and I turned to exercise and eating as a coping mechanism.

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It started as a control mechanism. I felt like my life was not in my control, and I couldn't deal with the unexpected.

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Recovery isn’t just about restoring weight—it’s about rediscovering who I am without this disorder, disguised as my best friend.

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I didn’t know the real reason why this all felt so wrong. I felt broken.

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Two years ago, I gradually gathered bravery to try to get better. I did not think that I would get there...

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Amelie shares her experience of anorexia recovery and the impact of our Helpline.

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Growing up, I always heard teachers and other students talking about diets, so it was no surprise that I turned to food...

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Sejal explores her experiences of navigating religious fasting while in recovery from her eating disorder.

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Bethany shares her experience of pregnancy and motherhood after recovering from anorexia.

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Natalie shares how becoming a mum was the big event that moved her recovery forward after 25 years.

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