ABSTRACT
Purpose
This article explores a personal experience of Anorexia Nervosa (AN), with the aim of highlighting the importance of an individualised and compassionate approach to treatment.
Methods
This narrative draws on first-hand experience to illustrate and reflect upon the reality of living with AN.
Conclusions
AN is multi-faceted and idiosyncratic, and this should be mirrored in treatment approaches. Consideration of the individual should encompass all aspects of inpatient and outpatient services, the language used to describe AN, and appreciation of the complexities of this disorder.