‘Being a man on an exclusively female ward has its difficulties’ — so how did Toby recover from anorexia nervosa?
9 November 2017
Toby was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in 2015 and was hospitalised for a period of 8 months the following year.
Therapy not only helped Toby to understand and recover from the root problem behind his eating disorder, it also made him think about what he wanted to do with his life.
Information and Support
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If you, or someone you know, have been affected by eating disorders, these organisations may be able to help.
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