A Letter of Hope and Advice To My Anorexic Teenage Self
Life was bleak as a teenager with anorexia and depression. This is a letter of hope I’d send my teenage self.
Read MoreAuthor: Meagan Kirby-McDowell
Fighting the Battle of Daily Depression
Depression has hit me hard this past year and has drained all my enthusiasm for life. It’s a different voice than Ed. It’s darker, sinister. Depression makes me numb, and I honestly forget what it feels…
Read MoreMy dog and my mental health
Studies have shown that dogs can help alleviate depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues. And my greyhound Daisy did precisely that for me. She could always tell when I needed a cuddle; she’d become very…
Read MoreSocial Media’s Negative Affect On My Mental Health
Social media’s effects on mental health are back in the spotlight, this time claiming Instagram is harming young girls. Recently, social media has affected my mental health enough for me to take a break from it.…
Read MoreHolidays and Eating Disorders
This time of year can be incredibly challenging for those of us who have dealt with or are currently in recovery for an eating disorder. From October through the end of December, we are surrounded by…
Read MoreMy Long Battle With Depression
One morning last summer, I woke up depressed. Immediately I wanted to hide under the covers and ignore my responsibilities. But I begrudgingly forced myself out of bed when my two small children awoke. As the…
Read MoreThe Cookie
I ate a cookie after lunch the other day. It was delicious. Like, really good. And, just as I was enjoying that last bite, I heard the voice again. “You’re kind of chunky,” he said to…
Read MoreLiving in Italy hastened my decline
Shortly after my friend made her comment, my family received the sudden news that in eight weeks, we’d be moving to Naples, Italy. Usually, we knew well in advance when and where we’d be transferred, but…
Read MoreThe Comment
Over the last 15 years, I’ve replayed the incident many times in my head. It’s one of those moments where every little detail became seared into my memory—walking my greyhound on the sidewalk in my favorite…
Read MoreAnd So It Began…
I’ll never forget the words that changed my life. The words that changed the perspective I had of myself. The words that led to a six-year struggle with anorexia and depression. “I finally got the abs…
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