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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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I’d always bought into the myth that eating disorders were something that teenage girls got, not something that men had...

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It’s been two years since I took my first step to recovery. Anorexia nervosa, two words that defined me...

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Growing up in a South Asian household, food was more than just sustenance – it was the heart of family life.

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Our supporter Ayisha explores her experiences of navigating Ramadan while in recovery from her eating disorder

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Our supporter Bee shares her advice for navigating the festive season with an eating disorder

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Our supporter Chloe discusses the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders, sharing her experiences of BED

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Dr Zoe Hodson talks menopause, eating disorder recovery, and reaching out for support

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We break down 5 key take-aways from our recent online event on Eating Disorders & Diversity

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As the new uni term begins, our supporter Anna is here to remind you that mental health matters more than any grade ever will.

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Starting a new term can be difficult if you're struggling with an eating disorder, so our supporter Alannah shares her top tips

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This A-Levels results day, our supporter Libby-Mae reflects on her return to education after recovering from an eating disorder.

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Beat supporters Georgia and Sally share their top tips for managing summer in recovery from an eating disorder

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