Phoebe Webb's Path: Navigating Eating Disorders and Mental Health
One of the biggest hurdles in recovery is wanting to change in the first place, because your eating disorder serves a purpose.
Ever wondered how someone copes with the intertwined challenges of eating disorders and mental health? In this episode of 'Mental Health Bar', Chris PG sits down with writer and podcaster Phoebe Webb to discuss her deeply personal journey. Phoebe opens up about her struggles with eating disorders, detailing the exhausting rituals she endured and the layered nature of mental health issues.
She sheds light on how different mental health problems can often be symptoms of each other, offering listeners a new perspective on their own challenges. Phoebe also delves into her experience with body dysmorphia disorder, a condition related to OCD, sharing how it impacts her daily life and the strategies she uses to manage it. Her candid discussion about the importance of finding the right treatment and therapist is both insightful and encouraging for anyone facing similar issues.
One of the key takeaways from Phoebe's story is the significance of wanting to change and recognizing that an eating disorder often serves a purpose in one's life. She emphasizes the value of 'firsts' in recovery—those initial steps that signify progress and hope. This episode is packed with practical advice and heartfelt inspiration, making it a must-listen for anyone dealing with mental health struggles or supporting someone who is.