Living with an eating disorder
We offer regular support groups for those with eating disorders (age 18+, any gender). The groups are confidential, informal, friendly and always respect privacy.
Our support groups are run by trained facilitators who understand eating disorders, and everyone will have a chance to speak if they wish to, or you can just listen. If you are attending for the first time you are more than welcome to bring along a carer or friend to support you.
It will offer a safe, positive and welcoming space for anyone struggling with any kind of eating disorder, or food-related problem. The groups give you the opportunity to talk and express your feelings and concerns with those who know what it is like to have experienced an eating disorder. However, you will be under no obligation to say anything unless you wish to, but the warm and supportive atmosphere should make it easy to join in.
We hope that these groups will give you a sense of community and help all that attend feel less alone and isolated.
We run support groups for both people struggling with or recovering from an eating disorder and for parents’ or carers of loved ones.
Befriending is for anyone affected by any eating disorder and would like support in their recovery. Our service also supports carers’, families and friends.
Resources
The following resources might be of help.
The NHS offers not only basic information about eating disorders but also the process of getting treatment through the health service.
The online Counselling Directory lets you easily find counsellors and psychiatrists (online and offline) who are specialised in eating disorders.
If you are unsure about what help is out there and what is best for you, feel free to get in touch and have a confidential, no obligations chat with us.
Self-help tips
We highly recommend seeking professional help if you are struggling with an eating disorder. But if you’re not ready yet or on the waiting list to see someone, the following resources can help you out in the meantime:
- NHS Eating Disorder Self-Help guide
- Mind’s overview of tips & tricks for handling your eating disorder
The following books might also help:
- Eating Disorder Recovery Handbook
- Overcoming Binge Eating
- The National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders in the United States offers a long list of books on eating disorders and recovery journeys.