January Diet Culture is Loud. If You’re Struggling, You’re Not Alone
January Diet Culture is Loud. If You’re Struggling, You’re Not Alone. January can feel like you can’t escape it. Fitness and weight loss adverts start appearing everywhere. People talk about “detoxing after Christmas.” Social media fills with transformation photos, gym challenges, and promises of a “new you.” And even if you know dieting doesn’t help, […]
Your Body Isn’t The Problem
Your Body Isn’t The Problem For many of us, our bodies can feel like our enemy. Every ache, slight change on the scale, or curve can trigger feelings of judgment, shame, or fear. But what if our body isn’t the issue at all? What if it’s simply trying to tell us something important – if […]
Understanding Compulsive Exercise
Feeling like you have to exercise – even when you’re tired, injured, or unwell – can be confusing and frightening. You might worry about losing control if you stop, or feel guilty if you rest. This article explores what compulsive exercise is, how it might show up, why it can be risky, and how recovery is possible.
What Is The Difference Between Disordered Eating And Eating Disorders?
What Is The Different Between Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders? If you or someone you care about is having a hard time with food and exercise—worrying a lot about weight or body shape—it’s helpful to look at these feelings more closely. Understanding the link between disordered eating and eating disorders is a key step in […]
What is Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?
Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) is a condition where someone avoids certain foods or limits how much they eat, leading to significant health and emotional challenges. It can affect anyone, regardless of age or weight. Unlike other eating disorders, ARFID isn’t about body image concerns – it’s more about difficulty eating due to sensory sensitivities, […]
Winning at Christmas
Winning at Christmas: Your Guide to Managing your Eating Disorder this Christmas Christmas can be a time of joy and togetherness, but for anyone with an eating disorder, it can feel overwhelming. The emphasis on food, socialising, and traditions can heighten anxiety, especially when routines are disrupted. If you also live with ADHD or autism, […]
Understanding Restriction
Understanding Restriction in Eating Disorders: Causes, Effects, and Recovery This is the first blog in our Understanding Eating Disorder Symptoms series. Eating disorder symptoms are rarely present in just one diagnosis. Some symptoms, like restriction, can be found in all bar two eating disorders. Others, like purging, are found in fewer eating disorders. This crossover […]
Binge Eating Disorder: An Important Issue During Men’s Health Week
As we celebrate Men’s Health Week, we must highlight issues often unspoken among men. One such issue is Binge Eating Disorder (BED). BED is a severe, but treatable eating disorder characterised by recurrent episodes of eating large quantities of food, often quickly and to the point of discomfort. Unlike other eating disorders, individuals with BED […]
Understanding T1DE A Hidden Battle in Diabetes Management
What is T1DE? Type 1 Diabetes with Disordered Eating (T1DE) is a serious and often overlooked condition that affects individuals with Type 1 Diabetes. It occurs when a person deliberately reduces or skips their insulin doses to lose weight. This dangerous practice is a combination of an eating disorder and diabetes mismanagement. The Role of […]
Understanding Binge Eating Disorder: The Symptoms
Modern life isn’t easy. The challenges normally start when we’re children (stress at home, pressure at school, social media comparison) and don’t tend to get easier as we become adults. It’s perfectly normal for your brain to develop coping mechanisms to help with the struggles. Sometimes, our brain learns to use food to help us […]