Over exercising is a common “purging” behaviour associated with eating disorders such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. Purging means to get rid of something: in this instance the individual will excessively partake in exercise in an attempt to get rid of any calories they have consumed. I found that during my treatment, the focus … Continue reading Exercise addiction and eating disorders
After the Christmas festivities and overindulgence, many of us set off the new year with some fad diet or purchase a gym membership. These new year's’ resolutions almost make the holiday “binges” allowable because we are “compensating” for those extra calories or second Christmas dinners by working it off in the new year - “I’ll … Continue reading New Year, Another inevitable new diet
Let’s talk about “getting stuck in your head.” We all refer to this phrase when we are having a blip in our mental well being. To me, it literally feels as though you are trapped in an internal prison of negativity and self loathing. You are screaming for help but the sounds just don’t come … Continue reading Believing what I preach
Recovery is a minefield of the unknown; it is unpredictable, frightening and very very rocky. Recovery is also a different route for each individual and no one follows the same path. Likewise, there are no road signs to show the right way. If only recovery was plain sailing and there were step by step rules … Continue reading The midst of recovery
It has been a year since I got diagnosed with anorexia nervosa and it has been the most life changing year of my life. I have managed to overcome my physical health relatively quickly thanks to receiving treatment so early on and being offered a place on a daycare programme. My efficiency and hard working … Continue reading Letting go
Standing naked in the shower and looking down at my body and noticing all its lumps and dimples is a part of my day I don’t exactly enjoy. I notice the impact of weight restoration and my body’s journey into womanhood which makes me feel uncomfortable and sadly sick in my own skin. I feel … Continue reading Why are we so uncomfortable with nudity
I have always loved fashion and been through an array of questionable styles in my 22 years - Avril Lavigne inspired skater chick, chavvy couture, emo, punk rocker, boho chic to whatever I am now and in that exact order. Thankfully, the beginning part of that list was during my stroppy teenage years and therefore, … Continue reading Reclaiming my fashion
When we approach an event like our birthday or Christmas, or our Facebook time hop pops up with a post from last year or 5 years ago, we are bound to create the comparison of what our lives were like from the past whether that be good memories or bad. Either way, we can have … Continue reading This time last year
To be present and to live your experiences ‘in the now’ without trying to predict the impact on the future nor dwell on the past - living in the moment is what life is all about. We gain so much happiness from simply appreciating each moment for what it is and gain so much insight … Continue reading Living in the moment
The art of independence is something I believe we must all learn and be able to do. Some people are natural introverts who feel quite comfortable in their own company whilst others are more dependant. I am the latter but I’m learning about how important it is to know yourself and be true to your … Continue reading Without you there is no others
