Eating disorders

Short messages on Eating disorders such as bulimia and anorexia from Respect Yourself, the guidance site for young people to help make good decisions in life.

Read more about the article If things are tough, talk about it
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If things are tough, talk about it

Be yourself – whoever you are, however you feel, whatever life has thrown at you. If things are tough, talk about it. Samaritans can be reached on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .

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December 24, 2014
Read more about the article Samaritans is confidential and anonymous
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Addiction / Alcohol/Drugs/substance use / Behaviour / Bereavement / Body image / Bullying/abuse / Confidence / Crime / Disability / Eating disorders / Family / Finance and money / Mental health / Online safety / Personal safety / Physical health / Pregnancy / Relationships / Self-esteem / Self-Harm / Sexual health and Safety / Support

Samaritans is confidential and anonymous

Finding it hard to talk about how you are really feeling? Samaritans is a safe place to turn; it’s anonymous and confidential: 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .

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May 2, 2014
Read more about the article Samaritans are available 24×7
Helping a friend by Rebecca Osborne
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Samaritans are available 24×7

If something is troubling you, Samaritans are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. All chats are completely confidential. You can reach them on 08457 90 90 90 or jo@samaritans.org .

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April 1, 2014
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What are common long-term effects of domestic abuse?

Each child/young person may respond differently to experiencing or witnessing domestic abuse, some common long-term effects are: anxiety, depression, withdrawal, nightmares, bed wetting, low self esteem, aggressive behaviour, eating disorders, underachieving at school.

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November 29, 2013
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What are the signs of anorexia?

Signs of anorexia include: fear of gaining weight, unrealistic ideas about body shape or weight; denial of a problem; an ‘inner voice’ that challenges views on eating and exercise; strange or obsessive behaviour around eating; mood swings, depression, secrecy; restlessness or hyperactivity; wearing baggy clothes; vomiting, taking laxatives, exercising excessively.

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February 12, 2013