spoilers alert: these parts are NOT in the heartstopper's adaptation
nick is so precious: he knew from paris that charlie has an eating disorder, but he took his time to do some research and to understand how to talk to him.
it is also wonderful that alice talked about the fact that ALSO boys can have eating disorders: i hope that some kid who is facing such a disorder will feel less alone. indeed, i'm sure there will be someone who feels less alone.
in the end, i just wanna say something more: i appreciate that there's a story about a boy in love with his boyfriend that has a disorder. i'll explain: i found put, in september 2021, that i have suffer from generalized anxiety and panick attacks. especially in the first period, anyone would say to me "why? why does this happen to you? are you not happy? you have friends and a guy you love so much". YES, but you are not immune to mental problems. anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders etc ... they just happen. they come and you can't do anything about it. there is not always an explanation or if there is it is not always clear. it is not enough to have a boyfriend and friends to feel good. sometimes it just feels bad: let's normalize that too.
edit for the people reading this, who struggle with anxiety, depression, eating disorders etc...:
when i found out i had anxiety i was full of love, by my bf and my friends. my parents didn't "believe" me, they were angry (for what? lol, i don't even know) and they didn't want to pay me a therapist. they thought that a therapist helps "REALLY CRAZY PEOPLE, NOT YOU". they also told me "you have us, is not enough?". the thing is that you can be full of love, but if you have problems with mental health, you need a SPECIALIST. in september, i had one or two panic attacks each day, i threw up everything i ate, i lost weight, i lived in a nightmare from which it seemed to me that i couldn't get out. on october 1st i had my first session with my psychologist. after weeks of insisting on asking for help, I convinced them to pay for my sessions. they did not believe (and still do not believe) in the role of my psychologist and they do not understand, underrating, my problem. but i insisted. if they hadn't helped me, i would have gone to the free clinic. all this is to tell you: love is not enough, it takes the help of experts and a lot of time. i am starting to feel good NOW, after 7 months of therapy and medication. if something is going on, tell someone, take care of yourself and ask for help.
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