Divorcing my Eating Disorder and Finding ME
Striving to encourage a welcoming, open relationship with food whilst tangling through the fluctuating emotions of life.
When you've had years of therapy, and attending your appointments becomes as a normal part of your week as changing your bedding (when I feel well enough anyway - if I do it this often it's a positive sign... and yes, I have today so let's get the champagne popped!), you can end up taking … Continue reading Why ‘FAT’ should be renamed ‘STRENGTH’ and ‘VITALITY’…
“New year, new me”… the official cliché of January. It kind of reminds me of “tonight Matthew, I’m going to be…” whilst taking a swift heel swoop towards the back, exiting and re-entering through the smoke as Whitney Houston. Or Elton John. Take your pick. That’s often the amount of change/magic required to completely transform … Continue reading New Year, Fresh Hope!
Any less serious than Anorexia. Female sufferers with Bulimia are 7 times more likely to die by suicide than the general population. The scary thing is, that used to just be a statistic to me. Like… hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards. Or… rubber bands last longer when refrigerated. Except, I’ve felt … Continue reading One thing Bulimia is not…
Every blast and crackle of a firework this year, felt like another reminder of the pain that was dragging me further under the slippery Autumn leaves. Under a wonky pavement slab somewhere, a muddy hole in November. The screeching, mousy ‘pow’s in the sky of celebration no longer the feelings of bringing us closer… instead, … Continue reading Brain and Body Image Battles through Bonfire Week…
How many times have you had a cheeky ‘Google’ search asking how you can change a part of you, or your life, to feel happy? Whether that’s scrolling on your phone during a lunch break on a speedy trek for the answer, on a bus journey, or waiting in a queue… the internet makes it … Continue reading 3 Tips for a Happier Life That I Can FINALLY Relate To!