anorexia - Jenn Hicks

Exercise Addiction – My Story in the Toronto Star & On Talk 1010 Radio

By Jenn Hicks | October 8, 2015 |

I’m not shy about my past. After coming out the other side of a major mental health crisis I knew I needed to share my story. I speak openly quite often about my history of an exercise addiction and anorexia. I view the fact that I have bipolar disorder as one of my assets, not something that brings me down.

Mess: the hospital anthology

By Jenn Hicks | March 26, 2014 |

“Jennifer Hicks invites us into her world as a healthcare professional who herself is struggling with other professionals as she asks for compassion and support while living with bipolar disorder”

Declaration of Self Esteem

By Jenn Hicks | September 10, 2011 |

Image via Wikipedia I came across this again today, and, well, it just needs to be shared! It really helped me back when I working with how to build my self esteem and self confidence as I was recovering from anorexia. And to this day, it helps me keep tabs on what is really important:…

I have STOPPED WASTING TIME trying to change my body

By Jenn Hicks | March 20, 2011 |

Change is such a complicated concept on so many levels. In my early 30s, when my world was changing all around me, I felt helpless. I don’t know if it was one thing or a combination of things, but the changes happening in my life made me feel out of control. Change challenged me and…