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Guernsey woman tells how eating disorder stole her spark and personality

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Guernsey woman shares her recovery from anorexia to help others

Overview

Hattie Whitman, a 22-year-old from Guernsey, has spoken about how anorexia severely impacted her life after moving to university in the UK. After realising she needed help, she told her mother and began documenting her recovery journey on social media in 2024. Now boasting a large following on Instagram and TikTok, she aims to raise awareness, build a supportive community, and encourage others to seek help.

Key points

  • Hattie Whitman stated that her anorexia worsened after leaving Guernsey for university in the UK.
  • She reached a turning point during a Christmas visit home and told her mother about her struggle.
  • Whitman began documenting her recovery on social media in 2024 under the account name 'Healing Hattie'.
  • She has gained a large following, with over 70,000 followers on Instagram and 145,000 on TikTok.
  • UK eating disorder charity Beat advises anyone worried about an eating disorder to contact their GP immediately for early treatment.
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