Beauty Begins Within: Your Journey to Mental Wellness Starts Here

Welcome to Beauty Begins Within—a supportive platform dedicated to guiding and supporting those navigating mental health challenges like eating disorders, OCD, and depression.

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High-Functioning Depression: The Struggles You Don’t See

High-functioning depression hides in plain sight. Just because you're doing the work doesn’t mean you're not hurting.

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What Overcoming Perfectionism Taught Me

I used to think being strong meant being perfect. But I’ve learned the real strength comes from being honest, even on the hard days.

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Emotional Eating vs. Binge Eating: What’s the Difference?

Not all eating struggles are the same. Learn how emotional eating and binge eating differ—and why understanding the difference matters.

Meet Katie Shpak

Eating Disorder --> Depression --> OCD --> Recovery --> Relapsing...

My journey continues, and with each step, I'm learning and growing. Join me at Beauty Begins Within to find hope and support as we move forward together.

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"Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light."

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Beauty Begins Within: Your Journey to Mental Wellness Starts Here

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High-Functioning Depression: The Struggles You Don’t See

What Overcoming Perfectionism Taught Me

Emotional Eating vs. Binge Eating: What’s the Difference?

Meet Katie Shpak