Anybody out there that's struggling with it or knows somebody struggling with it.

It is worth it to like research about it because there's such a huge stigmatism

around eating disorders in general that it's just image and it is so not like that's like that's the

biggest misconception I'd say in understanding it at least this is call me Chris and

you can call her Chris or rather Christina Collins a Canadian hair stylist. Well she was a

hairstylist until a little app called Tik-Toc came along and changed her life

forever.

Chris is one of the most prolific creators on the internet,

having amassed nearly 50 million followers on Tik-Toc alone,

creating hilarious skits with her ever-growing roster of characters.

You may have also seen her on YouTube where she's fast approaching 10 million subs, doing

things like reacting to five minute crafts videos, or even trying the crafts herself. Needless to say, the audience to been more open with her audience about some difficult things going on in her personal life.

Because I have struggled with my mental health for a very long time.

It's been rough lately.

Chris and I have known each other for over a year now, so I asked if she would be interested in coming on my show to discuss her health journey in detail.

Chris said yes, and what followed was an intimate and powerful discussion about some difficult topics.

Content warning. The following interview contains discussion of depression, suicide, and eating disorders.

If that sounds like something you're comfortable with, join me now on the

check up with Dr. Mike as we not only call her Chris, but see Chris for the

inspiring three-dimensional person she really is. You've been through a lot

medically. she really is. You've been through a lot medically and non-medically. Yeah. Is that fair to say? In life for sure. Yeah. Would you say you're an old soul? Yeah. I've been told that by every person that comes across me.

Every? Pretty much. Why do they say that? I don't know. I guess I'm just

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