TW: This post is about the use of anti-depressants and their withdrawal process. I am not a medical professional; therefore, anything I do say should not be taken as fact. If you are in a similar position in considering the process of withdrawing from medication, please consult a medical professional. This is an opinion piece meaning…
What It’s Really Like Being in Recovery from an Eating Disorder
So often when it comes to eating disorder awareness there is a focus on what it’s like for the sufferer at their lowest of lows as opposed to the reality of what it is like going through recovery. I decided to write this blog post to provide insight into my own experience of being in…
Why Love Island Is Damaging For Your Mental Health
Endorsing unrealistic body goals, a lack of diversity and emitting a shallow perception of relationships – Love Island is damaging to mental health.
Toxic Productivity
In a society where success is defined by the amount of hours you are spent at a desk, it is unsurprising that we are left basing our self-worth on productivity. But when is the point at which we realise that how “productive” we are is not our most important self-definition? Productivity is relative. How do we…
Coping With an Eating Disorder During Lockdown
Trigger Warning: This blog does not intend to trigger anyone suffering from an eating disorder, but if you are in a vulnerable position, please do not read. I am not an eating disorder professional, just an individual sharing their experience. Your health always comes first. Stay safe. With the world on pause, the NHS in…