Warning for slight discussion of my struggles with an eating disorder. So, as the news keeps telling us... these are very unprecedented times (I did not even know what that word meant until COVID-19 wormed its way into our lives...) I live in the UK, where we're currently experiencing a three week lock-down before Parliament … Continue reading SOCIAL DISTANCING WITH AN EATING DISORDER
Category: Mental Health
MY MUM ASKS ME QUESTIONS ABOUT MY EATING DISORDER THAT SHE WISHES SHE HAD KNOWN
**Warning for discussion of my struggles with an eating disorder ** So, I asked my Mum to send me some honest questions that she wished she had asked me when I was ill. I thought this would be useful to give a raw insight into how I was when I was really unwell, and also … Continue reading MY MUM ASKS ME QUESTIONS ABOUT MY EATING DISORDER THAT SHE WISHES SHE HAD KNOWN
A FEW THINGS I’M BRINGING INTO 2020
Warning for discussion of my struggles with an eating disorder. So, we've finally entered 2020! A new year, a new freakin' decade, and a bunch of new experiences ready to be lived! As I did last year, I wanted to reflect back on 2019 and what I've learned, before delving right in with what I … Continue reading A FEW THINGS I’M BRINGING INTO 2020
A (MORE) CARE-FREE CHRISTMAS
Warning for discussion of my struggles with an eating disorder. It's that time of the year again! The time we're encouraged to take part in funny family traditions, sing festive songs, and get distressed at substantial meals and tasty treats (actually maybe that's just most days for me?)... CHRISTMAS!! I have written posts for the … Continue reading A (MORE) CARE-FREE CHRISTMAS
SNORKELLING, BIG CITY SIGHT-SEEING, AND SOME CLOSE CALLS ON THE ROAD… I WENT TO ITALY! (part three)
Warning for discussion of my struggles with an Eating Disorder. We're onto part three of my Italian adventure! This time it is a couple of the 'post-drive' places - aka, the places we drove to when we hired a car (& all the interesting, terrifying experiences that happened on the road... Italians drive like maniacs)! … Continue reading SNORKELLING, BIG CITY SIGHT-SEEING, AND SOME CLOSE CALLS ON THE ROAD… I WENT TO ITALY! (part three)
SURVIVING SUMMER IN RECOVERY
Warning for discussion of diet culture, body shaming and eating disorders. It's that time of the year again! The sun is out, the sunburn is inevitable, and the bedsheets are off! Despite not being the best in heat, I do love Summer! It's always fun to go outside, have water fights, and not have to pile … Continue reading SURVIVING SUMMER IN RECOVERY
A YEAR AT UNIVERSITY: SURVIVED!
Warning for discussion of my struggles with an eating disorder. I've finished first year! No. Way!! Still can't quite believe that I've made it! Through exams, assessments, showcases, (maybe too) many nights out... AND FOOD! I wanted to write this post mainly about how I've coped with eating and continuing with recovery through University. But I … Continue reading A YEAR AT UNIVERSITY: SURVIVED!
A FEW THINGS I’M BRINGING INTO 2019
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! WE MADE IT!! I started 2019 off right: cuddling a dog (which is obviously the MAIN thing I'm bringing into 2019) and drinking lots of cider. When we transition into a new year, I think it’s easy to focus on what we haven’t succeeded in, creating resolutions on things we need to … Continue reading A FEW THINGS I’M BRINGING INTO 2019
A BETTER (YET STILL DIFFICULT) CHRISTMAS
Warning for discussion of my struggles with an eating disorder. Christmas is always a tough time when you struggle with an eating disorder. Last year I wrote a post about my wish for 2017 Christmas, coming from a place where I was struggling the most. I remember waking up last Christmas with a sinking feeling … Continue reading A BETTER (YET STILL DIFFICULT) CHRISTMAS
AN UPDATE AT UNIVERSITY
Warning for slight discussion of my struggles with an Eating Disorder. Hi... so it’s been a while. Truthfully I’ve been trying to settle into uni and adapt to a completely different life/atmosphere/group of people. I’ve not even kept up with Doctor Who, THAT’S how busy I’ve been... but I’m loving it. When I arrived I … Continue reading AN UPDATE AT UNIVERSITY