I thought my eating disorder was my protector, but I have been anorexia's prey | Melis Layik

With university online and no job to go to thanks to Covid, it has become easier to spend hours in front of the mirror berating my appearance

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Name: Melis Layik

Age: 21

I increased my dosage of antidepressants today. With the loosening of Victoria's Covid restrictions and the surge of New Year's weight loss marketing, my eating disorder has once again overwhelmed me with feelings of inadequacy and self-loathing.