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New Mayo concerns over rise in eating disorders
A Mayo Oireachtas member has voiced her concerns over data published by the child and adolescent psychiatry surveillance system. The shock report revealed that up to 4,000 children and adolescents in Ireland between the ages of eight to 17 may be suffering from...
‘I was filled with self-hatred’: Irish man on his 14-year eating disorder and why he wants to end the stigma
I sat on the floor of a city centre gym with my trainer, Conor. It's one moment that I remember vividly. He looked deep into my eyes and said "Neil, you still aren't eating, are you?" I was 23, underweight and doing an intensive personal training programme, thinking...
Free Support Groups -Eating Disorder Self Care and Family and Friends
Lois Bridges Eating Disorder Support & Self Care Groups offer a space for people to talk openly about their Eating Disorder and co-existing conditions eg low mood, depression, anxiety, OCD and their impact on the persons life. Peers share their experience and...
Dublin woman Amanda Lynch reveals how anorexia took over her life
"Even though a person suffering hates the eating disorder, it’s still the one thing in the world that makes us feel safe like a child that has a security blanket" Amanda Lynch was diagnosed with Anorexia Nervosa eight years ago. The Dublin womans' condition escalated...
What lies beneath: The difficulty of facing up to an eating disorder
Irish Times Article, August 2018 It’s damaging to have too strict a definition of an eating disorder. So says Molly Twomey, a 22-year-old student who has blogged about her experience of having an eating disorder. Confident and articulate, Twomey is keen for other...
Helping Someone with an Eating Disorder
Are you worried that someone you know has an eating disorder? These tips can help you offer support to your child, family member, or friend. Many people worry about their weight, what they eat, and how they look. This is especially true for teenagers and young adults,...
Social Media and its Effect on Eating Disorders
Social media has effectively made its way into every classroom, dinner table, and workplace. Whether it is used by children, teenagers, or adults, everyone seems to have a huge presence in the social media world. With a wide range of social media platforms used among...
Male Eating Disorders: My Struggle for Self Acceptance
By Andy Jackson As I grew up in an alcoholic home and buried my feelings, I eventually developed an eating disorder by the time I was ten. The only emotions that I felt were fear and pain. I was very self-conscious because I was always heavy. I came in touch with my...
Understanding Male Eating Disorders
While once thought to be solely female illnesses, eating disorders are known to afflict people of all genders. Eating disorders are diagnosed in males of all ages ranging from children to older adults. Many researchers believe that male eating disorders we are seeing...
Eating Disorders and College Students
Why the first years away from home are a perfect storm for anorexia and bulimia. Eating disorders can and do occur in teenagers, and even in young children. But it’s during the college years that young people, especially young women, are most at risk for developing...
Things your loved one with an eating disorder wants you to know (but is afraid to tell you)
Eating disorders are prevalent, complicated, and often stigmatised. People struggling with them typically have difficulty speaking up and expressing their needs directly. The following article was a blog written by Lisette Hoschek. "I have been fortunate enough to...
How to help a loved one with an Eating Disorder
Friends and family are often key to encouraging loved ones with eating and/or body image issues to seek help. Whether they are unaware that there is a problem, they are afraid or ashamed to seek help, or they are ambivalent about giving up their concerning behaviors,...
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