Message of hope on eating disorders from campaigner
AHEAD of Eating Disorders Awareness Week, which runs from 2-8 March, one local mental health campaigner has shared how she hopes to make islanders more aware of some of the struggles faced.
‘2020 is already bringing me amazing opportunities to help raise awareness of mental health and eating disorders in Guernsey,’ said Emily Nuttall.
‘I am continuing to work to smash the stigma around eating disorders and mental health and have some incredible speaking opportunities coming up as I continue to raise funds and awareness for Beat [a UK eating disorders charity].’
On Tuesday, Miss Nuttall will be signing copies of the book she helped write on mental health – talking specifically about tackling her eating disorder – at the Guille-Alles Library.
To date, she has sold 84 copies of the book called It’s OK To Not Be OK and has raised £1,540 for Beat.
The following Tuesday, 10 March, she will be doing a mental health podcast with Mike Douglas, talking about putting on a mask to hide her mental health issues, what treatments have worked well for her and charities that have supported her.
‘I will also be sharing my message of hope for my own recovery and what inspires me to help other people.’
On Wednesday 11 March, Miss Nuttall will take part in the Eisteddfod for the first time since she was a teenager.
‘I will be sharing a poem I have written called It’s Just Me, which is a true and honest poem about my struggle with trauma, anorexia and my disabilities and other mental health challenges – as well as finding light at the end of the dark tunnel.’
.To order the book or find out more information email emily@cwgsy.net.
