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Reclaiming Identity from Anorexia
For years, I believed that anorexia was a part of me. It wasn’t just something I was struggling with—it was who I was. The voices in my...
hdean1974
Feb 231 min read


A New Year Without Resolutions
For as long as I can remember, New Year's resolutions always revolved around the same familiar promises: “I’ll exercise more,” “I’ll lose...
hdean1974
Jan 11 min read


Atypical Anorexia Nervosa: Misunderstood and Undervalued
Atypical anorexia nervosa (AN) is a serious mental health condition that often goes misunderstood because it doesn't fit the classic...
hdean1974
Dec 28, 20241 min read


Staying Strong: Finding the Motivation to Keep Going in Eating Disorder Recovery
For anyone battling an eating disorder, finding the motivation to continue in recovery can feel like an impossible task. Some days, it’s...
hdean1974
Nov 23, 20242 min read


A Journey From Self-Doubt to Self-Love: Reclaiming My Life After Anorexia
As I sit here reflecting on my journey, I realise how far I’ve come from the person I once was. There was a time in my life when I felt...
hdean1974
Nov 9, 20244 min read


No-one said that being a teen was easy!
Being a teenager is tough—there’s no sugar-coating it. As if growing up weren’t complicated enough, today’s teens face the added weight...
hdean1974
Nov 7, 20244 min read


ADHD & BINGE EATING DISORDER (BED)
Food becomes a comfort in times of stress or change. For people with ADHD, managing emotions and navigating life’s transitions can be...
hdean1974
Nov 1, 20241 min read


Stepping Stones with Helen Dean
Dual Dietitian and Registered Counsellor Working as both a dietitian and a registered counsellor in the field of eating disorders offers...
hdean1974
Oct 7, 20241 min read


Building Skills in Meal Support
Supporting a loved one with an eating disorder can be a challenging journey. #SteppingStonesWithHelenDean is hosting a free online...
hdean1974
Sep 25, 20241 min read


Proposal to weigh children at school! Surely not?!
Proposal to weigh children at school! Surely not?! As someone who works with children and adolescents with eating disorders, the idea of...
hdean1974
Sep 10, 20241 min read


Free Q & A session for parents and carers
Are you a parent or carer of someone struggling with an eating disorder like anorexia, ARFID, bulimia, OSFED, or binge eating disorder? *...
hdean1974
Aug 31, 20241 min read
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