If I appeared a bit aggressive or defensive yesterday, it was to address two comments I received this weekend about (1) my motives for writing this blog, and (2) my motives for working with Ben towards FULL recovery (i.e. not 'almost full' recovery).Yesterday I covered (1) and will cover (2) very soon. But first we're off out to the countryside to take advantage of the only sunny day this week. Watch this space...
Want information on eating disorders in boys? Worried your son has an eating disorder? What are the signs of eating disorders in boys? In 2009 my 15-year-old son developed anorexia. Now aged 31 and with a MSc in Psychology he is recovered & working in mental health using his experiences to help others. I help to raise awareness of eating disorders in boys, point parents to helpful resources & talk about how eating disorders can traumatise families.
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PART SEVEN of the notes I was making as my son hurtled into anorexia in 2009/10...
By the beginning of 2010, my son's anorexia was getting worse and we still didn't have a date for treatment. Ben was changing in fro...
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Yes, the session with the dietician went well, but she's not sure how helpful she can be to Ben at this stage. Perhaps, she suggested, i...
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This is what Ben's dad said over and over again - and still does on 'bad' days. It's also what I used to say sometimes. ...
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Last week I had a chat with a local GP about eating disorder awareness which was quite illuminating. Obviously this is just one GP from just...
I think some people just leave comments on blogs to try and cause trouble. No one who a) knows you online and b) understands eating disorders could fail to see that you're doing the right thing in helping Ben recover fully. It's sad that some people feel the need to try and stir up some trouble.
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