Seeing someone we care for be consumed by perceived ‘flaws’ can be extremely difficult. But the good news is there are ways you can support a loved one experiencing BDD…
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Maxine Ali
Maxine Ali is a food, health and feminist journalist, a linguist, and body image researcher. Follow her on Instagram @maxineali
How to disclose an illness on your own terms at work
Choosing if and when, as well as what, you disclose to an employer about chronic illness or disability can feel daunting. But the important thing is it’s your choice – and with this guide, you can feel prepared to approach that conversation with confidence…
How to manage illness anxiety in a post-lockdown world
The gradual return to normal life once the pandemic is under control could bring its own set of mental health issues…
Why we need to stop judging health by appearance
Simply judging health by what we see can be damaging – or even deadly – for people with invisible conditions…
How to Support Someone who is Shielding from Coronavirus
Are you shielding from coronavirus? Maxine Ali explains more about shielding, caring for someone who is shielding, and tips for supporting your own, and your loved one’s wellbeing…
How Do You Love Your Body, If It Won't Love You Back?
‘Love your body and it will love you back’ is the message pioneered by the body acceptance movement, but how do you learn to love a body that won’t love you back, no matter what you do?…
How Poetry Can Be an Outlet for BPD
Diagnosed with borderline personality disorder in her early 20s, Rosie felt ashamed, isolated and confused. The stigma of BPD has silenced people for years – but she’s had enough. Through her poetry, Rosie is leading the way for change…
Why It's Important to Recognise Achievements
We are a society of goal-setters; a culture defined by how much we can achieve in the shortest space of time. But by slowing down a little, and recognising even the smallest of achievements, we can learn to enjoy the process…
Why We Need to Learn to be Kinder to Ourselves
How often do you criticise your body? Once a week? Once a day? Let’s face it, most of us make comments about our bodies, out loud or in our heads. In fact, for more than 90% of people, negative body talk is a routine occurrence. It’s a habit we share, a pattern to which we’ve grown accustomed…