Emma Gibson

Hi, my name is Emma, and I am 23 years old. I am a survivor of a deadly eating disorder (Anorexia), that almost took my life back in 2010. Since then, I have engaged in intensive treatment programs to bring me back to a healthy, restored weight. However, weight restoration is just the start. I have attended countless dr, dietician, psychologist, psychiatrist and mental health nurse appointments just to keep me stable during this time. Seeking treatment is the hardest thing anyone with an Eating Disorder will ever have to go through. During this process, every tear shed, smile smiled, countless anxiety/panic attacks suffered, triumphs, setbacks, milestones, friendships made/lost, successes and failures, ALL bring you one step closer to living your life freely.

Recovery is not a linear process, and there is many bumps and hurdles on the road. I am not 100% recovered as yet, but the journey is a life long process of self discovery and love for oneself. The one quote I live by is 'I may not be where I want to be, but thank-god I am not where I used to be' -author unknown. From this, I continue to fight and work hard everyday, in order to arrive where I want to be in the future. It all starts with 'BELIEF'.

Eating Disorder's are a growing epidemic within todays society, and having experienced the disorder first hand, I have experienced the stigma, and become aware of the lack of treatment offered within Australia. From this, I want to change the misconceptions surrounding Eating Disorders, and help give voice to those suffering. I have created this blog to help people gain understanding, and awareness, that this illness isn't just about girls wanting to be skinny. It is a serious 'deadly' mental illness steming from underlying issues in ones life, and becomes a form of control and coping for that person.

That said, please feel free to share, and help raise awareness as you could potentially save a life. This illness needs to come out of the dark, and into the light, so people can have a voice. It is ok to speak up, and I highly encourage that if you suspect, or know you, or someone else is/may be suffering from an eating disorder, please seek help asap.

With love and light,

Emma.

xx Recovery is possible xx