Call Samaritans if you need someone to talk to
Samaritans provides confidential emotional support 24/7 to those experiencing despair, distress or suicidal feelings.
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April 7, 2012
Tips for caring for someone with an eating disorder
When caring for someone with an eating disorder, remember the top tips: learn the facts (the more you know, the more you can help), break the silence (give them that vital opportunity to open up), early intervention is best (get them specialist help as soon as possible), take care of yourself (you need your own support) and recovery is always possible (you can help them beat their eating disorder).
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February 24, 2012
Be there for your friend if they have an eating disorder
If you have a friend with an eating disorder, be there for them. Try to understand what they are going through, and don’t let it dominate your relationship – underneath it they’re still your friend.
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February 23, 2012
Talk to someone about an eating disorder
Telling someone about your eating disorder and admitting that you need help is an important step towards recovery. Decide who you would like to tell – a friend, a family member, or a professional.
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February 22, 2012
Eating disorders – be true to yourself
If you have an eating disorder, be true to yourself. The first step to recovery is being open to yourself that you have issues around food. You may choose to express yourself initially by keeping a journal of your moods, positive thoughts and feelings.
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February 21, 2012
Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012
We will be supporting Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012 this week, run by Norwich-based charity beat.
The theme is around breaking the silence – how important it is to take the first step and start talking to someone if you have an eating disorder, and for people who have or have had eating disorders to speak out about their experience and the support they received.
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February 20, 2012
An eating disorder is not your fault
Having an eating disorder is an isolating experience. An eating disorder is complex and difficult to overcome alone. It is important to remember that an eating disorder is not your fault – it is a serious mental illness. Being open about your eating disorder is the first step towards recovery.
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February 20, 2012
Bullying contributes to eating disorders
Bullying undermines self confidence and lowers self-esteem. Recently 65% of people surveyed with eating disorders felt bullying contributed.
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November 15, 2011
Beating eating disorders
An Eating Disorder is an illness that permeates all aspects of each sufferer’s life, is caused by a variety of emotional factors and influences, and has profound effects on the people suffering and their loved ones.
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September 10, 2011