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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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Janine shares how her friends made a big difference in her recovery journey.

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

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Fleur shares how she wrote a song for someone close to her who suffers from an eating disorder.

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Charlotte shares her experience of recovery and how it's enabled her to live more healthily, authentically & happily

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

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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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We asked people affected by ARFID what they would like others to know about the often misunderstood condition.

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Advanced eating disorder dietitians Sarah Fuller and Clare Ellison discuss the difference between ARFID and 'picky eating'.

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Our supporter Frankie shares their experience of discovering they have ARFID, and how far they've come in their recovery

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Ravi took on an incredible ice swimming challenge to raise life-changing money for Beat

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Beat supporter Laura shares her inspirational story, and reflects on the links between mental and physical recovery

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