Help Nelia
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Taking inspiration from the case of Rachael Farrokh (an actress suffering from anorexia), we have decided to set up a Gofundme page for Nelia. It took great courage from her to agree to do this, to be exposed to friends and family, locals of our area, and everybody out there in the world. But she realized something had to be done. Our only outcome would be to get Nelia into a clinic for a period of time for professional treatment.
Nelia is 46 years old and has been battling Anorexia for many years. She is, sadly, not managing to beat this monster and we, her family, are asking for help please. In Portugal, where we have been residing for 22 years, treatment for Anorexia is extremely rare. There are no exclusive facilities for this treatment and the few private Mental Clinics that accommodate patients suffering from Anorexia, are very inaccessible due to extreme costs. Two years ago, after a long struggle with hospital authorities, we managed to get Nelia into the Psych Ward of a big Public Hospital in Lisbon, where a very short term effect of just gaining weight was achieved, but no real long term solution was found. As soon as she got out, she just fell back into a downward spiral to the point that we are now in fear of her life. Anorexia is a horrible, misunderstood, disease, that is not easily treated or cured. It subtly steals your life away from you in all aspects, and over the years you become mentally, physically and financially exhausted, drained and depleted!
Health problems related to Anorexia means ongoing medical treatment, doctors and hospital bills. For Nelia, constant nausea, dizziness and extreme fatigue is making normal life impossible. She can not maintain a full time job, so she does not have a steady income. Her eating disorder is taking its toll, causing severe depression, putting more strain on her mind, body and soul. Her organs are not functioning well and are near the point of shutting down. She is very ill. Please help us help Nelia.
Nelia is 46 years old and has been battling Anorexia for many years. She is, sadly, not managing to beat this monster and we, her family, are asking for help please. In Portugal, where we have been residing for 22 years, treatment for Anorexia is extremely rare. There are no exclusive facilities for this treatment and the few private Mental Clinics that accommodate patients suffering from Anorexia, are very inaccessible due to extreme costs. Two years ago, after a long struggle with hospital authorities, we managed to get Nelia into the Psych Ward of a big Public Hospital in Lisbon, where a very short term effect of just gaining weight was achieved, but no real long term solution was found. As soon as she got out, she just fell back into a downward spiral to the point that we are now in fear of her life. Anorexia is a horrible, misunderstood, disease, that is not easily treated or cured. It subtly steals your life away from you in all aspects, and over the years you become mentally, physically and financially exhausted, drained and depleted!
Health problems related to Anorexia means ongoing medical treatment, doctors and hospital bills. For Nelia, constant nausea, dizziness and extreme fatigue is making normal life impossible. She can not maintain a full time job, so she does not have a steady income. Her eating disorder is taking its toll, causing severe depression, putting more strain on her mind, body and soul. Her organs are not functioning well and are near the point of shutting down. She is very ill. Please help us help Nelia.
Organizer
Zenrika Bosman
Organizer
Lagos, Portugal