Eating Disorders
When food, eating or how you feel about your body takes control of your life.
It can start quietly. You feel anxious when a meal doesn't go to plan, or ashamed after eating. A photo or an upcoming event can make thoughts about how you look consume your day. Over time, food and body concerns can crowd out the things you want to be present for.
Eating disorders are serious mental illnesses that can affect people of any body size, age, gender or background. Some centre on weight or shape. Others involve sensory distress, fear around eating or difficulty eating enough.
Food can become a way to cope with feelings or find a sense of control. The pressures and circumstances behind an eating disorder vary from person to person.
If food or body concerns are taking over your life, that's enough reason to reach out.
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Understanding Eating Disorders
01Recognise the signs of an eating disorder and understand how it can affect daily life and physical health.
ReadDifferent Eating Disorders
02Explore anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder and ARFID.
ReadFinding Support and Recovery
03Explore treatment options, support and where to turn next.
ReadSupporting Someone You Love
04Explore practical ways to support someone you love.
ReadFounder’s Insight
05Read our founder’s personal experience and reflection.
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