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My book In Bloom Not Broken is my journey through mental illness which started with depression and self harm aged fourteen which led to anorexia and them later on being diagnosed with bipolar.

I went through numerous hospital admissions for anorexia and suicidal depressions, one of which followed mania with psychosis.

I wanted to write an honest book, no heirs and graces. The aim was to raise awareness on mental health and offer hope to others while showing they are not alone in the feelings that can often feel shameful.
I wanted to show others that it is possible for things to get better, even when that seems impossible.

I have included many diary entries that were written at the time of struggling letting the reader inside the mind of someone struggling with mental illness.

I now campaign through various projects to raise awareness and offer hope to others which is the reason I have shared my story.

I hope it helps someone out there!

Www.mentalhealthjourney.co.uk

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