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nicfstr
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 12 พ.ย. 2019
Didn’t want to delete the caption from when I posted regularly - I’m 26 now which is crazy!
Just a 22 year old girl talking more and more about her experiences with Mental Health. If what I have to say even helps just one person, sharing my story will all have been worth it.
I also talk about Mental Health on my Instagram ( nicfstr).
Any feedback will be much appreciated! Xx
Just a 22 year old girl talking more and more about her experiences with Mental Health. If what I have to say even helps just one person, sharing my story will all have been worth it.
I also talk about Mental Health on my Instagram ( nicfstr).
Any feedback will be much appreciated! Xx
Maintaining anorexia recovery
Made a little video about tackling the eating disordered urges when they suddenly appear again 2 years on. Although I like to say I’m recovered and I’d say I’m a big champion for life after anorexia, it is only natural for me to have off days / weeks / months. Especially when other conditions trigger some weight loss.
So I thought I’d post a little update on how I managed this in a healthy way and have somehow come out the other side.
I’m also talking about this much more on my new Instagram @grow.with.nic. Or if you’re most interested in my more generic life @nicfstr is my private Instagram.
As ever, thank you for all the love and support on my previous videos 💗 it means the world to know just how many people I’ve helped by sharing my story.
Nicole xxxx
So I thought I’d post a little update on how I managed this in a healthy way and have somehow come out the other side.
I’m also talking about this much more on my new Instagram @grow.with.nic. Or if you’re most interested in my more generic life @nicfstr is my private Instagram.
As ever, thank you for all the love and support on my previous videos 💗 it means the world to know just how many people I’ve helped by sharing my story.
Nicole xxxx
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Two years on: Life after anorexia
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It’s taken me a long time to return, over two whole years to be exact but I thought I would post a little update and ramble on about the life I live now (and love living). The younger me would be so proud and surprised to see me type those brackets. I want to say a massive thank you to those who have watched my videos whilst I’ve been away and even more so to those who have reached out and mess...
A positive anorexia update
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I actually filmed this over a week ago (30th May 2021, it is now 8th June 2021). Life kind of got in the way and I never got round to editing and uploading it. I have made EVEN MORE progress since filming this wow. I didn't think that would be possible. Go me lol. Life in all honesty right now is good. Recovery is good. I wouldn't have thought I'd be saying that a month ago as I well and truly ...
Steps in the right direction, eating disorder recovery
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Long time no speak ! (2 weeks I reckon). Sorry for the radio silence. As you will see me waffle on about, I have had a WEIRD few weeks but as the title suggests, I have made some steps in the right direction. I'm actually inspired by my own ramblings... around 3 minutes in I speak some serious truths that I need to drill into my head. Eating disorders will always strip you off everything you ca...
My anorexia is terrifying me
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I literally need somewhere to offload. Despite being surrounded by a lot of people who care about me, I don't feel like I can keep turning to them for support, as I feel like a stuck tape recorder. I feel like I am not trying hard enough to warrant the level of support I need from those closest to me. My voice keeps breaking as well due to swelling caused by my bulimia. I never knew this but wh...
The physical and mental effects of bulimia
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In all honesty, I'm sad that this is my life again. I'm sad that I can list off all of these physical and mental ways it effects me, yet I can't stand up to the disorders voice and make steps in the right direction. Ah well ! We can only hope that with my referral being accepted, I can get help soon. As I said, if you feel able to share then please comment below about your experiences. I find b...
The physical and mental effects of anorexia
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My first video request since starting up my youtube channel again, how exciting !! Early next week you should get the part 2 "The physical and mental effects of bulimia". This video even for me who has lived through anorexia, gave me a lot of insight. When I was struggling with it, my head was consumed with thoughts of food and for a really long time a state of quasi recovery, that I never real...
Binge eating disorder, the struggle no one talks about
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Even for someone who speaks so openly about my struggles with various mental illnesses, speaking about my binging is hard. All anorexia wants Is for you to be a "good anorexic"... to admit to binging is the exact opposite of that. This video was inspired by some really kind comments and messages from people who have appreciated me touching on the topic. It is encouragement like this that helps ...
24 hours apart living with anorexia bulimia
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Feels a bit of a weird one to upload as it wasn't planned at all. A positive update was followed by a complete shift in mental state... for me that's what it means to battle both anorexia and bulimia. I seem to be getting into a cycle of documenting a lot to do with my eating disorder. For now I am going to keep going as it is nice having somewhere to offload, whilst raising awareness of lived ...
The Anorexic Voice
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One of those bad days... I'm mentally struggling with my referral to eating disorder services. I always knew I would but I didn't quite expect this. The wait time for my referral to go through has given so much power to anorexias voice, when if anything it hadn't had much say for over 4-5 years... Since I entered adult life, it has always been about my bulimia. The sense of having to justify yo...
Living with Bipolar Disorder Type 2
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Every year that passes of living with bipolar disorder, you learn so much about how the disorder effects your life, shaping who you are. My life has seen some huge changes since I first posted a video on this topic. My insight has grown from being able to look at my life from a whole different perspective. How this disorder exists in my life has seen some significant changes. I was originally g...
Bulimia & Me
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Bulimia is an eating disorder which is rarely spoken about in its rawest form. It is seen as a taboo subject with HUGE stigmas attached. As someone who is open about their struggles with bulimia, I aim to help change this. This video aims to educate those supporting someone with bulimia about the challenges we face. I also hope it helps those struggling with bulimia feel less alone, whilst enab...
It's story time... documenting my recovery from anorexia bulimia
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In all honesty, writing this isn't easy. My second (?) to last video, I was 100% sure I was recovering from my eating disorder for the 'last time'. And now I'm aware that if I don't crack recovery this time, I will find myself stuck in the relapse-recover-relapse again cycle... which isn't how I imagined my life. As you'll know from my other videos, on paper I struggle with anorexia due to the ...
Yet another update !! Travels, recovery and a general chat about mental health
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At 8.15pm tonight (1st February 2020) I board a flight to Thailand with my best friend Eve. This trip will last just over 5 months and has been something we had been planning since we met in our First Year of University back in 2016/17. Although very rushed, after a number of requests I have filmed a very quick update before I go !! It isn't the most slick video as I didn't really have time to ...
Recovery Update: Anorexia and Bulimia
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Just a little update about how my eating disorder recovery is going so far! When I talk about the 'mental transition I have had, it has taken months. I started recovery from this relapse in late June/July. I stopped making any progress in September and only in mid December did it all fall into place. Don't knock yourself If you aren't quite there yet. Baby steps, even stopping for a while is ok...
Living With Bipolar Disorder (Type 2) | My Experiences So Far
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Living With Bipolar Disorder (Type 2) | My Experiences So Far
How do u get sick with such long nails ❤
I had this for 2o years im now 40 it wears off u just get tired❤
At least u got diagnosis im 41 and been a mother from 20 onwards and had no family live near me and I have been up and down since 15 my son is a grown man now and he even has diagnosed me friends have diagnosed me and my gp Has me down for depression. I have only now been referred to a phycarist at 41 I would be lying if I said i am furious because I've suffered since 16 I just want an answer. Thanks enjoyed video ❤
Thank you for this video. I think you're the first person so far that has described my feelings well. I keep thinking it's just not that bad. I like my personality. It's just the destructive part that's a downer. I love your drawing btw. I wish my "art" was as creative as yours haha.
Thank you so much for making this video. I’m a 21 year old girl and my therapist just diagnosed me with bipolar 2 last week. It feels hard to except especially since I didn’t understand much about it. So I came to TH-cam to try and find videos of people I can relate to talking about what it’s actually like in their day-to-day lives, and there really aren’t very many videos that I’ve been able to find. This is just what I needed to hear. I relate to a lot of what you said, and it feels good to have a better understanding of the things I’ve been dealing with my whole life.
You lost weight a little bit again
happy for you, but be careful with the running and your history. As someone who has been through something similar, it sounds like you may be using running as a bandaid to the root issue, and it may even be a different manifestation of the eating disorder if you have thoughts about it making your body look a certain way or burning off food or feeling guilty if you haven't run in a few days. Have you considered medication for the thoughts? xx
hello! thank you so much for sharing this on youtube. Truth is I was diagnosed with type 2 bipolar disorder a few days ago (I had no idea, but I had some very bad depressive episodes where I attempted suicide, and only one hypomaniac episode which lasted for two years - I was so euforic) and I am desperately looking for answers and for a place where I can share my experience with people. Seeing your video really helps me cause now I'm going through a depressive episode and I really see no hope. But still, you gave me some, thanks❤
So glad to see you back and doing so well! Thanks for the update 😊
I’m so happy you are here again we miss you 🌸🌸🌸
thank youuuu💗 shame I never posted the video back in April / May!
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I feel the same way. I would try to get my bmi low in the danger zone by the time I get an assessment because if it is too high, they won't accept me for treatment. The illness is bad enough, but healthcare is worse
I’m so so proud of you!! You are such an inspiration
One of the best and most inspiring recovery stories ❤
This is the most lovely update. Thank you for sharing, I feel like there has been such a change in the level of happiness that is coming from you, and your excitement for life. It is incredibly encouraging to see others managing their mental health struggles and courageously living their lives.
I regret everything bro I feel so guilty like really guilty I fucked up my tooth I can feel it and I’m scared My mom is going to be so mad
Finally, someone who can explain AN-bp in a way I resonate with. I’m far more addicted to restriction but my god I cannot stop the calculator and anxiety until I binge and purge. Using bulimia to cope with the hell of anorexia (and the sick illusion that it’s going to be fun) isn’t talked about enough. I’m so sorry you understand but hopefully that understanding gets further and further away
The extreme changes in energy is the biggest challenge with bipolar.
My last episode was 6 weeks of depression and a week of hypomania. Thanks for sharing. 👍
So happy to see you are doing well!! Please, enjoy life. Every single instant is too precious to give it to anorexia.
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OMG, you are GORGEOUS!!! You're absolutely radiating and look 20-30 years younger. Stay strong, mentally and physically!!!!!!! Food is FUEL. I am completely gobsmacked how wonderful you look vs your former self.
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I have bulimia and my eyes are kinda puffy and i was near to death once with starvation but i was not unconscious
thank u for this ❤
Thx for sharing your struggle, insight and optimism!
You look incredible! Your hair and skin look amazing and you look younger too- awesome to see! I bet it has given you a tonne of time back as well, all that b/p can be so time consuming…. Have only just watched your vid from 2 years ago and searched to see how you were doing - so happy to see this..
I am so proud of you!! I know you don’t know me and that my affirmation does not mean much!! But I want you to know I’m incredibly incredibly proud of you. What you have done is absolutely tremendous! difficult to do and you are in the small percentage of people who gain freedom from such a awful, horrible disease!! You’re beautiful! And you always were, but now it shines through!!❤
so proud of you beautiful ❤
Beautiful beautiful girl, thank you for being an inspiration to many people out there. You are so much stronger than you'll ever know ❤
Congrats 🎉🎉
This is thinspo. I wish you wore a slightly higher cut too :(
What an awful thing to say to somebody
U chose to watch this to intentionally trigger yourself. That was your own choice. She shouldn't be held accountable for your own irresponsible impulses. If you know content like this isn't okay for you to see then you either choose not to watch it or go on and trigger yourself like u wanted and move on and don't go blaming this poor girl for your problem.
thank you for your video! it definitely helped explain and validate my feelings and experiences quite a lot. i haven’t been officially diagnosed but if i do i feel like i would ease into it because of how you explained it and how it isn’t a death sentence just need to manage it :) thank u for making this video and i hope you have a great day ✨
Thanks for sharing.
Still talking about it. That is not who you are. You are a child of God. Speak in the name of Jesus and rebuke demons. You have holy strength
What are u babblin about
You are not perfect. Eat whatever you want. Don't play the institution policy games. You will help so many more people when you overcome this spiritual warfare demons. Don't feel sorry for yourself. Do you want children in the future. Yes you are an adult. It does not matter what stage of life your in. Do not feel guilty. Be SELFISH for your recovery. Your man does not want you to feel guilty about him. He is there for you as he should be. Stop talking about it and be about it. Pray pray pray God is in charge
You go girl
OH MY GOD YOU LOOK ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!!! I am so so so happy for you, you have so much more life now
I want to say a massive thank you for all of the comments and kindness ❤ it truly has meant the world and as I said, I couldn’t have got here without the support of people like you. I’m currently in New Zealand travelling, but as soon as I get back i’ll make a video outlining what has helped me with recovery and getting to where I am today. In the meantime head over to my instagram @nicfstr to see my rather positive anorexia update. Thank you again xxx
our plessure to comment how strong are u❤❤i really love your videos and the way they help me your very beautifull and i hope u do well lots of love xoxo
my body goalsss❤😭
Thats unhealthy
Great recovery story! Thank you for updating us, and congrats. Keep up the good work, and take good care of yourself.
never found a video so similar to my experience
I had anorexia/bulimia for a few years. When I was a low weight and had bulimia I binged and purged 18 hours per day for 2 years straight not missing a single day. I honestly don't know how I'm alive. After binge episodes I would be so dehydrated water was like a drug and I would gulp it down. I still live in fear of the long term physical effects I must have caused that I may not be aware of. It is a HORRIBLE thing to go through I wouldn't wish it upon anyone
so proud of you!
This is inspiring
It's really impressive to see you now compared to this video. Truly amazing and inspiring 🥰☀️
the before and after is so inspiring you look amazing
OMG, finallyyyy! I watched your videos, and no news, no news, and I worried about you, but now you're again. :)
U look pretty❤❤