The Well Society

I didn't even look like a person anymore (II). S1E5


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We're joined by a friend who shares her harrowing, but incredible & inspiring journey battling a number of eating disorders including anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder.

This is part 2 of a two-part conversation. Warning: eating disorders, graphic content

(00:00) Did anyone pick it up? (continued from part 1)

(02:13) Common misunderstandings about eating disorders and body positivity 

(11:54) The peak

(16:38) The hospital story

(18:02) Stories from rehab: A typical day in the ward

(24:10) Stories from rehab: The dehumanizing aspects and recovery

(28:41) What were you going through physically? 

(33:31) Early signs that someone else can look out for 

(43:00) Resources to help you and those around you

(43:52) How are you feeling?


Support/Resources:

Aus:

Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au/ 1800 ED HOPE

Eating Disorders Victoria: https://www.eatingdisorders.org.au/ 1300 550 236

SL:

CCCline: 1333 NIMH: 1926

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