My Eating Disorder Isn’t About Being a Certain Size or Shape, Here’s What It’s Really About:
Unbeknownst to the majority, eating disorders aren’t really about food, weight and shape. Here’s what my ED is really about. When I tell someone I have anorexia nervosa their initial response often consists of them reassuring me that I am not fat, that I shouldn’t worry about how I look and that I should just […]
I Was Granted the Disability Pension and Shame Was My First Reaction
Despite professional recommendation, I put off applying for the disability pension for as long as possible. I am chronically mentally ill. I am unable to work as a result and therefore am lacking in the financial department. After months of contemplation and eking out my dwindling resources, I decided to swallow my pride and admit […]
My Mental Illness is My Fault, That’s What Society Led Me to Believe
An exploration of mental illness; how guilt and blame fit into the equation. My disorder is fuelled by self-hatred. If she* can keep me trapped in a self-abusive cycle she has me all to herself. Guilt therefore, comes in handy to her. My guilt stems from my diagnosis. My illness is reinforced by this guilt. […]