“Author of 'Annihilating Anorexia', the story of how I beat anorexia and what having this horrible illness taught me.”
As a 42-year survivor of anorexia, I know the complexities of this illness and how dangerous and life-threatening it can be for people of all ages, backgrounds and ethnicities. Anorexia does not discriminate. I compare anorexia circa 1981 (when I had it) to today. What has changed, and what has stayed the same? The good news is that I'm an example of permanent recovery. My message is that it is possible to not only survive but enjoy a fulfilling, happy, healthy life after anorexia.
“Anorexia: Difficult, Layered, yet Winnable” Michele is a vibrant and successful woman who has enjoyed a fulfilling career in healthcare and nutrition. She was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa in 1981. At the time, little was known about the disorder, and her treatment was limited to the technology of the day. Michele notes, “Ignorance of
