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Mealtimes with anorexia

This section of my blog describes the feelings that mealtimes create for those who suffer with anorexia as well as how to navigate it. 

 RESOURCES WHICH COULD BE USEFUL TO YOU

Around 1.25 million individuals in the UK suffer from an eating disorder, all originating from different backgrounds, age, genders, eating disorders don't discriminate and can target any vulnerable individuals in times of uncertainty or change. The amount of eating disorders are endless. Anorexia in partiuclar has the highest mortality rate of mental illness, though all eating disorders are deadly and debilitating. Eating disorders affect everyones quality of life surrounding the inividual whos directly impacted, it has multiple secondary impacts on everyone. They steal childhoods, destroy family relationsjips and devesate families and their dynamics. Its important to remember that with the correct treatment and support, recovery is possible. 

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Beat are a national helpline that exist to encourage and empwoer people to get help swiftly and effectively. The sooner treatment begins, the increased change of recovery and life without an eating disorder. Their organistion is open every single day of the year. They can listen, help individuals to understand their illness and support them to take positive steps towards recovery and also offer support for family and friends as well as equipping them with essential skills and advice so they can assist their loved ones in getting better.


Eva musby is a mum of a child who suffered from anorexia nervosa. She has rodufed lots of helpful and insightful information and resources to help other families who are faced with the illness. The website and book that shes created contains information about helping to support a child with an eating disorder. Alongside this, she has published a book which will be helpful for parents. 
 

Beat are a national helpline that exist to encourage and empower people to get help swiftly and effectively. The sooner treatment begins, the increased change of recovery and life without an eating disorder. Their organistion is open every single day of the year. They can listen, help individuals to understand their illness and support them to take positive steps towards recovery and also offer support for family and friends as well as equipping them with essential skills and advice so they can assit their loved ones in getting better. It discusses difficult areas in caring for loved ones and uses evidence based research and personal experience. 

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