Ok so a bit of a rant. However I am getting increasingly annoyed and saddened in my line of work by the impact that so-called health bloggers are having. I am seeing a definite impact upon young girls who are either following these social media gurus or are hearing about their nutritional messages through other […]
Mealtime Guidelines for Eating Disorder Sufferers.
When you have an eating disorder or disordered eating it can lead to mealtimes becoming a stressful, hated time. For parents, carers, loved ones and friends it can become an anxious minefield. With everyone treading on eggshells, what should be a relaxing eating experience turns into an emotional melting pot. I’ve spent a number of […]
Do you think you have an Eating Disorder?
Are you worried you may have an eating disorder or do you have a loved one you are worried about? Read on for signs and advice on what to do next. Eating disorders are characterised by an abnormal attitude towards food that causes someone to change their eating habits and behaviour. They can affect all […]
A battle of the mind.
This week it’s Eating Disorders Awareness week (see the Beat website for more). A topic very close to my heart. I have worked in the field of eating disorders for about 7 years now. Remembering back to my first few days in my NHS post I was pretty petrified! What was I going to […]