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Read the latest blogs on eating disorders. Written by our supporters, they cover real life experiences including recovery.

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Anorexia stories

Growing up, I always heard teachers and other students talking about diets, so it was no surprise that I turned to food...

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Sejal explores her experiences of navigating religious fasting while in recovery from her eating disorder.

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Bethany shares her experience of pregnancy and motherhood after recovering from anorexia.

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Natalie shares how becoming a mum was the big event that moved her recovery forward after 25 years.

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H shares her experience and reasons for recovery, offering a message of hope 10 years later.

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Harriet shares her experience of anorexia nervosa and how her experiences have shaped her into the woman she is today.

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Emma shares her experience of anorexia nervosa and how far she's come in her recovery

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Our supporter Hannah discusses finding peace with anorexia, recovery and how the Beat helpline helped her and her family

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Our supporter Charlotte shares her experience of having anorexia at a boarding school and shares her message of hope

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Our supporter Charlotte reflects on her recovery story, and shares her message of hope.

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Ayisha shares her reflections on how her eating disorder affects her relationship to her Muslim faith, family, and marriage.

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Our supporter Mayuri shares some of her top tips for being kinder to yourself during your eating disorder recovery journey.

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