My name is Megan Nelis, I am twenty-one years old and live in New Zealand.

Currently, I am studying Health Science, and also have two part-time jobs - one of which is in a hospital. I have a passion for health and wellness, and am a strong advocate for body acceptance, embracement, and appreciation.

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I was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa at age 16, and have been in recovery from this disorder ever since. Along this journey, I have been diagnosed with additional mental illnesses - including depression and several anxiety disorders.

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I have spent a collective four and a half years actively seeking a wide range of treatments for my mental illnesses, across various institutions and with an array of medical professionals. I have experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Inpatient Treatment (both voluntary and involuntary), Maudsley/Family-Based Therapy (FBT), Occupational Therapy, Group Therapy, Nutrition Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR), as well as assistance from medications.

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Now, having been discharged from services for the past few months, I feel I am now in a stable place within my own recovery that I am able to share my experiences, advice, tips, tricks, (and everything in between) about my journey – where I have been, where I am now, and where I am going.

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The intention of this blog is to share what I have to say on a variety of topics and issues including, but not limited to:

• Eating disorders – food choices, inpatient and outpatient treatment, quasi-recovery, exercise, behaviours

• Other mental disorders – anxiety-related illnesses, depression, OCD, phobias

• My advice to medical professionals

• Balancing work, life, study, and health

• Social Media platforms

• Perfectionism

• Dealing with upsets and bad days

• Supporting a loved one living with a mental illness

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So welcome to Rawing Meg, I hope you find some relief, gain new perspectives, pick up some new ideas and advice, or just have a good read. Regardless, I’m happy you are hear.

 

Rawing Meg
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