All stories
“You are more than your eating disorder” – What do people affected by ARFID wish we knew?
We asked people affected by ARFID what they would like others to know about the often misunderstood condition.
“Eating is actually quite a complex process” - dietitians Sarah Fuller and Clare Ellison on ARFID vs 'picky eating'
Advanced eating disorder dietitians Sarah Fuller and Clare Ellison discuss the difference between ARFID and 'picky eating'.
Finding ARFID - Frankie's story
Our supporter Frankie shares their experience of discovering they have ARFID, and how far they've come in their recovery
Ravi's ice swim fundraising story
Ravi took on an incredible ice swimming challenge to raise life-changing money for Beat
"Mind, Body & Soul" – Laura’s story
Beat supporter Laura shares her inspirational story, and reflects on the links between mental and physical recovery
"The best things in life don't come easy" - Lauren's story
While back in her family home for the holidays, Lauren reflects on how far she's come in her eating disorder recovery journey...
"Restricting food is restricting life" - Lisa's story
Our supporter Lisa shares her motivational story about eating disorder recovery and all it has to offer
Our supporter Bee shares her advice for navigating the festive season with an eating disorder
Finding peace - Hannah's story
Our supporter Hannah discusses finding peace with anorexia, recovery and how the Beat helpline helped her and her family
Give yourself a chance - Jenny's story
Jenny Nesbitt, a Professional Athlete, discusses her recovery journey and how running saved her life
An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away - Lucy's story
Our supporter Lucy discusses living with Type 1 Diabetes & an eating disorder, sharing her experiences of recovery and hope
Unseen Struggles: Neurodivergent Women and Eating Disorders
Our supporter Chloe discusses the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders, sharing her experiences of BED