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 we’re lost in our mental health battles, one thing we often wish we had, is a compass to find our way back to ourselves – but how? Where from? Day-to-day becomes the same mundane routine, built to avoid what we’re scared of most - yet we also feel stuck, safe maybe… but deep down, … Continue reading Well, hello there Mr Wise-Mind…
It’s Lydia’s 9th birthday party. All of the children in their Disney-themed costumes are gathered around singing “Happy Birthday” as the candles on the chocolate cake await to be blown out. Everyone cheers as she does; her mum bends down to ask what she wished for. “To be really good at my new mobile game. … Continue reading RED FLAG for Mental Health Neglect: Weight Loss App for Kids… !?!
Have you ever given someone advice, knowing in your heart of hearts it’s the bloody well right thing? It makes sense. A gut and logical reaction. Yet… when it comes to yourself experiencing the same problem in your life, it’s difficult to always listen to that gut feeling, so you don’t act in line with … Continue reading The difference between being a recovery hypocrite and doing what you can, with what you have, where you are.
Are you aware of how you look, physically? How does it make you feel when you see all of you in the mirror? Are you reasonably confident and at peace with what you see? Can you go about the majority of your day without negative thoughts about bits you don’t like creeping in? If so, … Continue reading 7 Ways Body Image Has Negatively Affected My Quality of Life…
(mild trigger warning to those sensitive to Anorexia talk, although all written with intentions of recovery focus and positivity) Sometimes, just sometimes I am going about my day as per usual… and I’ll have this longing, this craving. A craving for Anorexia to be back in my life to protect me. And although eating disorders … Continue reading 5 Things I Miss About Anorexia That Have Nothing To Do With Body Image…