Understanding Eating Disorders
01 of 05You might notice strict rules about food, a sense of losing control around eating or growing anxiety about meals with other people. What matters is the distress and the space it takes up in your life.
It affects the body too
Eating disorders can affect the heart, bones and digestion, as well as mood and concentration. That's why physical health checks matter alongside emotional and nutritional support.
You can be struggling at any body size. Pay attention to changes in how you feel, think and function around food, regardless of what anyone else sees.
Common signs
- Thinking about food, eating, your weight or body too much of the time
- Strict rules about eating, or feeling anxious when they're broken
- Feeling out of control around food
- Eating in secret, or avoiding eating at all
- Strong feelings of guilt or shame after eating
- Withdrawing from friends, family or activities you used to enjoy
