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Bathsheba describes her incredible trek through the Icelandic wilderness to raise money for Beat.

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As I began to recover I was very determined to ‘give something back’ to the charity that had helped me so much.

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Fasting during Ramadan is advised only for those who are healthy. Those who are sick in any way or mentally unwell are exempt.

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We all have this idea of what recovery is, ranging from decreased anxiety around food, being able to eat whatever you like...

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I’ll be celebrating the little things and being kind to myself. I’ll be patting my own back every time I can see something’s got slightly easier for me,

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Now a Staff Nurse, I'm fortunate enough to be in a position to help others heal, cope with or pass away from various illnesses.

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