Betty, I am gutted that I've missed this thread up until now
In September 2007 I was admitted to the eating disorders unit of Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge. At the time I was 35 years old weighed 6 stones and 8 pounds. I had suffered with Anorexia Nervosa for over 9 years at the time and at lost just over 5 stones during that time. As you can imagine, I have never been happy with my body image and one too many dents to my self esteem lead to the horrors I went through.
Now, nearly 12 years after my "diet" started I am a much healthier 9 stone 10 pounds and am living my life again. I am working full-time AND working as a professional wedding photographer. When I was at the worst of my illness I didn't have the energy or strength to do part-time work, let alone two jobs!!
It was the staff in the eating disorders ward that encouraged me to consider professional photography and I certainly owe them so many "thank yous" that I never know where to start. One thing I am determined to do at some point is to combine my love of photography with the experiences I have gone through so that I can highlight the dangers of E.Ds and that men as well as women can suffer from them. A suppose an illustrated book would be most appropriate.
Before I go, I haven't taken a picture of myself for this thread. But here's one my girlfriend (and greatest support) took a couple of months ago.
Ta for reading
All the best,
Ryan