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My sister had anorexia and I didn’t know how to help #NoNormal

Tabitha wrote a short story about her experience witnessing her sister's eating disorder, and wants mental health support to be normalised.

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Tabitha No Normal

Tabitha's powerful story explores what it was like to witness a loved one experience a mental illness

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Next Steps

  • Beat help people overcome eating disorders through helplines, online support and self-help groups. Call 0808 801 0677 or, if you're under 18, call their Youthline on 0808 801 0711.
  • Eating Disorders Support has a telephone helpline with 24/7 answer message service and email support for people with eating disorders and anyone concerned about them. Call on 01494 793223.
  • YoungMinds are the voice for young people's mental health and wellbeing.
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anorexia| eating disorder| sibling| sister

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Updated on 01-Nov-2018

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