All stories

Make sure you are extra kind and patient with yourself
I wanted to dedicate a few minutes to give my advice, on what I am doing and would do to decrease the likelihood of relapse, increased anxieties and pressure.

Like many of you, I too am battling an eating disorder during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Recovery in the face of uncertainty
These are hugely uncertain times we live in right now. It is hard to make sense of all the information in the media and to take measures to protect our own mental health.

Be there for them when they need you
You just have to remember to be there for them when they need you and gently nudge them in the right direction.

The right support and information helps family understand
The right support and information helps family and loved ones understand, so they can provide the love and care needed for everyone.

"I feel very lucky to have found a support group"
I feel very lucky to have found a support group – but it would have been wonderful if this had been available more locally.

"We struggled for 18 months to get help for my daughter"
My daughter became unwell in her teens with what we now know was OSFED: Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder.

"It was so wonderful to work towards a goal bigger than myself"
Siblings Izzie and Alex took on a Tough Mudder challenge in 2019 in aid of Beat! Izzie shares their story below!

"Great fun and filled with positivity!"
To raise money for Beat, Jade organised a Dog Jog, a relaxed run for people of all abilities and their canine friends! Read about her experience of fundraising below!

"Raising awareness to encourage students to seek help sooner"
The University of East Anglia’s Headucate have an exciting gala event planned in aid of Beat next year! Find out about what they’re up to.

Adam is running a Movie Quiz for Beat! We asked him some questions about his upcoming fundraising.

Coping with dating (read 'rejection') in recovery
After a good three years of recovery from anorexia, my first thought whenever someone rejects me is: 'I wonder if they'd like me if I were thinner.'