What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
We all get concerned about our appearance and see things we’re not happy with, but for people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) or body dysmorphia, these perceived flaws in their…
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders in Men
In September 2020, the BBC released a short documentary following ex-England Cricketer and TV-presenter Andrew (Freddie) Flintoff as he revealed his own struggles with Bulimia and explored what having bulimia…
I think I have an eating disorder
My name is Emma. I’m 20 years old and think I may have an eating disorder. My whole life my diet has been very bland and my favourite foods are…
Do I Have Disordered Eating?
What is a high-functioning Eating Disorder? Disordered eating is an eating disorder that is not diagnosed, doesn’t stop the individual from holding down a job, possibly having children, and carrying…
Do I Have Orthorexia?
What is Orthorexia? Within the last ten or so years there has been a rise in ‘clean eating culture’ – only eating foods that are high in nutrients and have…
What is Binge Eating? And How Do You Stop?
Binge eating is defined as ‘the consumption of large quantities of food in a short period of time, typically as part of an eating disorder.’ That last part is very…
My Best Friend Asked Me To Be A Bridesmaid And It’s Triggered My Body Image And Food Issues
I have struggled with body image, and had an unhealthy relationship with food for years. Then my best friend asked me to be a bridesmaid at her wedding, which brought on…
How To Uncomplicate Your Relationship With Food
How is your relationship to food? Are you always in control of what you eat and when you eat it or do you sometimes find yourself denying yourself or bingeing…
Do you need help with your relationship to food?
It is Eating Disorder Awareness Week this week (February 27 to March 3). Eating disorders are complex conditions and the idea is to raise awareness of this complex problem that…