Comments for June Alexander

Comment on ‘Just eat’ – the doctor said by Why can’t you just eat? | Living Life In Full Bloom

Why can’t you just eat? | Living Life In Full Bloom — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:33:08 +0000

[...] frustration to the max! It seems that I am not the only one experiencing this. A parent contacted June Alexander describing a very frightening ordeal at their local emergency recently. These experiences tell us [...]

Comment on Taking the Anorexia Battle to the Defence Force by Rick

Rick — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:43:56 +0000

Stephanie, I admire your tenacity and your fighting spirit, just the attributes the Defense Force should be looking for, but they are an immovable force, and it takes lifetimes for them to consider change, I should know as I was in the Army for many years and have had a long battle with injuries received whilst in the Army.

But here is my honest observation. Please, I am not being critical, but try to move on. There are so many avenues available to someone such as yourself, with your drive, determination and intelligence, that I know you would be acceptable to many organisations probably more worthy than the Defense Force.

I am honest in my admiration for what you have achieved in such a short space of time, wonderful and marvelous are poor adjectives to attach to what you have overcome, but why not channel that passion into helping people suffering from anorexia, as just one obvious area to consider?
No matter what you decide, may you be at peace with yourself and maintain that wonderful attitude you have towards life. You are an inspiration to anyone, with or without an eating disorder.
May love be with you throughout your life.
Rick

Comment on Recovery is – freedom to be by Michelle

Michelle — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 09:45:50 +0000

Thank you
I struggle everyday with what recovery is and when you mentioned the word peace I realized that is what I want – I want to feel peace when I eat my meals and peace when I exercise (and knowing that I am exercising out if the enjoyment of movement).
So appreciate your blogs as they inspire me to keep fighting hard.

Comment on When knowledge is not enough – a mother’s frustration by KrisB

KrisB — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:01:38 +0000

I guess I’d be amazed to hear about any family in which an eating disorder is manifesting NOT having a hard time. But this is so sad. The ignorance of the medical establishment is maddening. I hope that this family gets the help they need as soon as possible.

Comment on FEAST conference for Australia by Becky Henry

Becky Henry — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:25:14 +0000

This is so wonderful June! We’re just looking up flights from Minnesota, here in the middle of the USA and this looks like the opportunity to finally come and see Aus and NZ.

As for topic ideas I have heard parents talk about how to encourage their adult children to get/continue treatment when ed is telling them stories about how scary and lonely that will be to recover. Perhaps we could have a panel of recovered people, parents and treatment providers share statements that have worked for them as well as techniques to encourage seeking/continuing treatment.

I’m so excited to finally meet some of the families I’ve only known virtually!

This is wonderful that Janet Treasure will be the keynote as well! You go June!!
Becky Henry
Hope Network, LLC

Comment on When exercise is not fun by June

June — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:18:15 +0000

Thank you for bringing attention to the physical risks. This illness is so tricky, affecting both mental and physical self. I’m sorry to learn of your health hurdle and hope your’cardiac abnormalities’ continue to ease and heal with time:-) xx

Comment on When exercise is not fun by Extra Long Tail

Extra Long Tail — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:20:08 +0000

Rigid and compulsive exercising was the first symptom of my ED and what led to initial weight loss – yet my intention was never to lose weight. I over-exercised because it relieved my general anxiety. It was difficult for my parents to spot because I had been involved in competitive sports for a number of years. The food restriction followed later.

Thank you for highlighting this route into an ED, June. I think it’s also really important to add that over-exercising at a low weight (and/or with elecrolyte disturbances) can damage the heart, bones and other organs; sometimes irreparably. It is only this past week that I have discovered that my cardiac abnormalities haven’t completely reversed with weight gain

xxx

Comment on When ‘ED’ is all you can hear by Ashly

Ashly — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:14:38 +0000

Thank you for sharing your strategies for recovery!! So helpful June I appreciate you for being honest about your journey and where you have been. I am thankful for your guidance across many many miles!

Comment on Playing tug of war with ED by June

June — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:56:01 +0000

The care and treatment delivery is far from satisfactory. I will share your post at the next meeting of the NEDC, in February, to emphasise the urgency of improving the health system. Share your experience and thoughts as I’m a voice for carers and sufferers on this national committee (aimed at improving standards of care).
Meanwhile, hold on to hope. I am determined to bat hard for you.

Comment on Playing tug of war with ED by Missy

Missy — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:11:24 +0000

I want to let go of ED. To recover so that I can be free. But I feel so let down and hopeless when there are so few treatment options for “us” adults. 10 years down the track and the situation is the same, perhaps even worse now with 9 week waiting lists for one of two private hospitals. How can someone be expected to wait 9 weeks for treatment in the acute phase of anorexia? NSW offers very little hope to those of us suffering from eating disorders.