Silent Voice

Description

The book is by no means medical. It was written by someone who developed a condition called OCD at seven years old which in turn led to anorexia nervosa at fifteen years old. Deciding to leave the medical route and rehab behind, Heather Robinson instead travelled and looked for different ways to combat and contradict the demons she lived with. Through writing Silent Voice she unravelled her thoughts and was able to see exactly how to change her life around. The book is completely factual but all the names have been changed. Think of it as a self-help book, but written by someone who knows and feels and has lived the life in the book as opposed to someone who reads textbooks for a living.


About the Author

Heather Robinson is now 22, a gym instructor working in London. She has been involved in fundraising, sports events and mental health documentaries trying to create awareness about the mis-diagnosis currently in the NHS. Originally from Leeds she developed anorexia nervosa as a secondary illness to OCD. The conditions worked hand in hand for six years until finally she worked out her own strategies to repair the mental and physical damage done. She writes, is a keen poet, loves music, dance, sport, running, clubbing, outdoor pursuits and socialising. One day she hopes to open a sports clinic for addictions.