Jena Morrow struggled with a negative body image from a very young age. By age 11, she had been diagnosed with anorexia and underwent treatment. Two years later, she was at a healthy weight, and seemed to have recovered. However, like many students who struggle with eating disoders, Morrow relapsed when she went away to college.

“When college came around she saw it as the perfect opportunity to relapse into her old habits. ‘Out from under the watchful eye of teacher[s] and parents, I sort of figured that if I leave college with a degree that would be a perk but my real goal was to get thin,’ [Jena] said.” [Source: The Daily Campus (Southern Methodist University)]

During her first two months on campus, Jena lost 40 pounds, sparking concern from her roommate, friends and even her professors. She didn’t fully recover until she entered a 12-month residential treatment program. 

Earlier this year, Jena released a book, Hollow: An Unpolished Tale, about her struggle with anorexia. She hopes it will encourage others to continue seeking treatment – like she did – until they find something that works.
 

Labels: anorexia, college_students, awareness

Posted By: Aspen Education Group