“You can overcome anything, if you believe you can.” That has been the mantra that I have carried with me throughout various chapters of my life. It has gotten me through even the most difficult moments.
I struggled for years with anorexia nervosa. But overtime, I was finally able to overcome it. Now, as a college student, I am using my past to help others. Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.
By the time I was 13, I thought about taking part in eating disordered behaviors. Perhaps, if I had even earlier intervention, then I never would have had a full-blown eating disorder.
National Eating Disorders Awareness Week is an annual campaign to bring public attention to the critical needs of people with eating disorders and their families. The focus of this year’s campaign is on early detection and intervention.
Not having a formal diagnosis made my journey through my eating disorder and to my recovery much more challenging. But I’ve realized you have to be your own advocate to save your life.
Taking a stand against anything is hard. But this contributor has realized that when it comes to tackling any issue, speaking up to help others is always worthwhile and can change lives.