Her speaking voice, poise and glow so beautifully compliment her genius. What an astounding speech, girl, you just took my hand and gave me the friendly support to recognize Ed and tell him “he’s not the good a friend”... Thank you so much.
Wonderful talk! Amanda is such a sweetheart and was a part of my journey as well. I’m grateful you’re on the path of recovery & healing. Keep sharing your story. It will help so many people. :)
What a beautifully composed and poignant speech by such a wise and beautiful soul. Thank you Francesca your sharing you story and no doubt this talk will help free many people and start the healing process.
Somehow I still feel like the one of the worst times of my mental health was not during Anorexia but after Anorexia. Like if there was nothing left without it, it was empty, scary, I really did not know what to do with my life and started to worried that the only thing I am probably good at is loosing weight and I thought who I am I without my illness? I cannot agree more with you that you are not your disorder, thank you for this video ♥
The sentiment of body neutrality is nice but it's very hard for people with chronic health issues, whose bodies don't function in a way that allows them to live the life they want to live. I wish more people talked about eating disorder recovery in the context of chronic illness and/or disability.
This is true. I was able to overcome my 14 years of bulimia while being disabled. I’m still disabled and have chronic pain. You can recover from and ED even if you’re ill. It just adds another layer to work through. Dealing with chronic illness is a whole other thing.
100% Yes. Chronic pain & illness were the biggest contributors to my last 2 relapses even after getting very far into anorexia recovery. It’s really hard to find a therapist who is able to treat both. A lot of the recovery community can be unintentionally ableist and it’s challenging to figure out how to apply a lot of the tips and tools that work for able bodied warriors.
i usually eat 300-400 calories a day but since my parents took me to the doctor i've been eating more than double that and i hate myself for it. i know i could end up hospitalised if i dont eat more but i cant. i know its 'bad" but i dont want to stop. i just want to eat less and less. i wanna starve.
Hello Helina yes I did loose my period I talk a little in my talk about my struggle with Amenorrhea. And I felt stuck in my eating disorder for quite some years. I always love the NEDA website if your curious to know more generally about these things :)
@@francesca_._bas you are such an inspiration to me, you spoke the words I am not able to say aloud. You put recovery into words. You didn’t sugar coat it. But, recovery seems possible for me. So thank you! 💗 🦋
Her speaking voice, poise and glow so beautifully compliment her genius. What an astounding speech, girl, you just took my hand and gave me the friendly support to recognize Ed and tell him “he’s not the good a friend”... Thank you so much.
Hello Melissa
I’m so happy to hear this talk inspired you. Thank you for your beautiful words ❤️
She perfectly explained what i’m experiencing and really helped me to understand myself. I needed this! thanks you
I am so happy to hear this.
I believe in you
Sending love ✨
what beautiful sentences, Understanding myself
WOW!!!! So well explained, this TEDtalk should be seen by everyone
Thank you Marie-Eve I’m so happy the talk spoke to you
I chose "All In" in my recovery and I hope it works, it's hella scary
The talking was comforting tho, thank u💜
You are strong and I am so proud for every single thing you've ever eaten and will ever eat!! You need it for life and you need your life!!
how are you?
9:51 this part here just makes me wanna cry of happiness
So glad to hear that:)
Wonderful talk! Amanda is such a sweetheart and was a part of my journey as well. I’m grateful you’re on the path of recovery & healing. Keep sharing your story. It will help so many people. :)
What a beautifully composed and poignant speech by such a wise and beautiful soul. Thank you Francesca your sharing you story and no doubt this talk will help free many people and start the healing process.
Somehow I still feel like the one of the worst times of my mental health was not during Anorexia but after Anorexia. Like if there was nothing left without it, it was empty, scary, I really did not know what to do with my life and started to worried that the only thing I am probably good at is loosing weight and I thought who I am I without my illness? I cannot agree more with you that you are not your disorder, thank you for this video ♥
The sentiment of body neutrality is nice but it's very hard for people with chronic health issues, whose bodies don't function in a way that allows them to live the life they want to live. I wish more people talked about eating disorder recovery in the context of chronic illness and/or disability.
Wow yes I agree. My eating disorder got worse when I became physically ill
This is true. I was able to overcome my 14 years of bulimia while being disabled. I’m still disabled and have chronic pain. You can recover from and ED even if you’re ill. It just adds another layer to work through. Dealing with chronic illness is a whole other thing.
Yes and also how chronic illness morphs into ARFID
100% Yes. Chronic pain & illness were the biggest contributors to my last 2 relapses even after getting very far into anorexia recovery. It’s really hard to find a therapist who is able to treat both. A lot of the recovery community can be unintentionally ableist and it’s challenging to figure out how to apply a lot of the tips and tools that work for able bodied warriors.
thank you! this is the best video i’ve seen. i’m starting my recovery journey!!
Thank you for this beautiful comment. I’m sending you loving energy’s for your recovery, i belive in you ❤️
Thank you for this talk!!
Beautiful. Thank you for this 🙏💞
It was extremely moving thank you for sharing your story
I wish she could be my counselor,what a inspiration!
so well-done and well-explained!!
Thank you for sharing this! Showing it in our nutrition group today along with a journaling activity :)
Hello Stephanie this is so wonderful to hear happy you enjoyed it at hope it serves your nutrition group well❤️
This helps me sm
she is incredibly beautiful, soooo pretty wowee
is that image of you in the body neutrality slide from somewhere in tuscany, italy ? it looks very familiar
The best talk and video I've seen about this illness❤️❤️❤️ helped me eat today. Thank you a lot!
This message made me so happy Matilda wishing. Thank you for being brave wishing you so much strength💪🏽
Happy Hollidays
@@francesca_._bas aww thank you
you’re amazing ! we believe in you , you are loved xx
@@smileyourebeautiful9613 aww this means a lot to me
❤️
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i usually eat 300-400 calories a day but since my parents took me to the doctor i've been eating more than double that and i hate myself for it. i know i could end up hospitalised if i dont eat more but i cant. i know its 'bad" but i dont want to stop. i just want to eat less and less. i wanna starve.
It's hard getting over your disorder, but you just gotta keep challenging yourself to be honest. You can't get over anything unless you challenge it.
Did you lose your period? How long have you struggled with your disorder?
She goes through this in the video, but even so it’s not really an appropriate question to ask someone you don’t know publicly, hun.
Hello Helina yes I did loose my period I talk a little in my talk about my struggle with Amenorrhea. And I felt stuck in my eating disorder for quite some years. I always love the NEDA website if your curious to know more generally about these things :)
@@francesca_._bas you are such an inspiration to me, you spoke the words I am not able to say aloud. You put recovery into words. You didn’t sugar coat it. But, recovery seems possible for me. So thank you! 💗 🦋
@@vivihayslip3786 hello dear one thank you for this beautiful message I’m wishing so much love and strength
I believe in you❤️