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My experience with anorexia and eating disorders

This is my story about how I fell victim to the deadly disease ‘Anorexia Nervosa’.

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Binge eating, depression and obsession with fitness

Binge eating, depression and obsession with fitness wasn't necessarily a good thing

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Self-harm

What self-harm is, why people do it, and getting support.

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Things that can affect children and young people’s mental health, common mental heath problems, and what help is available.

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Bulimia nervosa

The symptoms and causes of bulimia, and support that is available.

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Body image

What body image means, how it affects your mental health and what causes body image concerns.

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Anorexia nervosa

The symptoms and causes of anorexia, what help is available and ways you can look after yourself.

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