Monique shares her journey with an eating disorder, emphasising the importance of early intervention. Her issues began in summer 2020 during lockdown, influenced by social media and K-pop idols. Initially, she made healthy choices but soon spiralled into restrictive eating and excessive exercise. Her daily life was consumed by food and exercise obsessions, affecting her school performance and social interactions. A turning point came when she felt dizzy and sought medical help. Her parents' early intervention, despite her initial resistance, was crucial in her recovery. Monique now advocates for seeking help early to prevent severe complications. For more information:  Find your local GP or register with a GP surgery https://www.nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-gp Locala: https://www.locala.org.uk You can also find a range of useful links on Destination https://destination.org.uk/app/section/useful-links (Sign in required)   Don't forget to subscribe for new episodes or sign up to the Destination information & opportunities web-app for teens and young adults at www.destination.org.uk where you can find loads of useful life-benefiting content for young people.     You can also follow up on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/whatthefridaypod/ or TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@whatthefridaypod(@WhatTheFridayPod) Special thanks to Locala and Kirklees College for supporting this episode, Jimi for editing and Youth Social www.youthsocial.co.uk for pulling everything together. Finally special thanks for Paul A Jackson for the music.