Sigrid wrote down every time she was restrained by psychiatry
Sigrid Steen shares her harrowing experiences of being restrained during psychiatric treatment, highlighting the challenges she faced with anorexia.
Caregivers feared that Tytti, 20, would have a heart attack – yet she did not want to recover
Tytti Miettinen, a 20-year-old suffering from anorexia, has struggled with body image issues since her teenage years, exacerbated by the pandemic, but resists recovery despite health risks.
Anorexia in secret chats: They drive each other to destruction
Teenagers in secret social media groups discourage each other from eating, aiming to weigh less than 40 kilograms.
Hollyoaks star was warned she’d die as she ‘wasted away’ in 25-year health battle
Former Hollyoaks actress Steph Waring has revealed her 25-year struggle with anorexia, during which she was warned that she would die if she did not gain weight.
Our children must become deathly ill from anorexia before they can receive life-saving treatment. It would be unthinkable if it were cancer.
Parents express concern over the inadequacy of anorexia treatment for adolescents, highlighting that they do not receive necessary care until they are at serious risk of organ failure or death.
Dani 'La Chepi': why she finds it hard to recognize herself as an artist, the relationship without labels that makes her happy, and her struggle against anorexia nervosa
Dani 'La Chepi' discusses her challenges in self-identification as an artist, her fulfilling relationship, and her ongoing battle with anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia Nervosa: A Psychological Disorder Associated with Body Image
Anorexia nervosa is a psychological eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading individuals to excessively restrict their food intake even when visibly thin.
"This can lead to exhaustion": when amateur sports lead to mental anorexia
The rise of mental anorexia among amateur athletes is concerning, as the societal pressure for leanness in sports can have severe health consequences.
Dolores O'Riordan: the Cranberries, abuse, and anorexia, death by drowning
The article reflects on the life and struggles of Dolores O'Riordan, the Irish singer of the Cranberries, who passed away on January 15, 2018, exploring her personal battles with abuse and anorexia.
Anna Alarcón, the actress without WhatsApp who ignores Instagram: 'I don't like that noise, if you're looking for the pretty one with millions of followers, that's not me'
Anna Alarcón discusses her rejection of social media and the impact of her past struggles with anorexia while promoting her new documentary 'Supernatural'.