Anorexia Nervosa – A Recovery Guide for Sufferers, Families and Friends
Ed says U said – Eating Disorder Translator
A Clinician’s Guide to Binge Eating Disorder
A Girl Called Tim - Escape from an Eating Disorder Hell
A Collaborative Approach to Eating Disorders
My Kid is Back
Hope at Every Age - Developing an Appetite for Recovery
I come from the ‘sufferer’ or ‘person with the eating disorder’ background, and over recent years I have started to wonder why more people ‘like me’ are not at eating disorder conferences – which I always find helpful and nurturing. I reached out to others in the ED field, and discussion has led to this article: Sufferers – [...]
I felt absolutely devastated when I found my daughter had bulimia. She was about 18 and suffered from quantities of depression. My heart plummeted. Someone had told me this illness lasted for years. – a mother shares her wisdom as a carer in this extract from Ed says U said: My daughter certainly was depressed, holed [...]
Just want to say what a fab book this is, June … Ed says U said has filled the difficult gap in my carer groups. It was always difficult to get the carers go fully understand the ED voice, but this will make it much clearer… thank you…. Mark Taylor – Specialist Practitioner (Eating Disorders) www.marktaylornorthants.co.uk People who [...]
I’ve been self conscious of my smile all my life. During most of my childhood this feeling had nothing to do with my teeth – I was convinced there was something wrong with my face and that I looked stupid when I smiled. There isn’t anything wrong – it’s simply that my mouth is a [...]
‘When I left home at the age of 19 to attend University I put off finding a dentist as the bulimia deepened … fear of being found out was too strong.’ Eating disorders rob us of many precious things – including our smile. It’s hard to smile without front teeth – I know. And we [...]
Smile, and the world smiles with you. But smiling can be difficult when teeth suffer from an eating disorder. Despite growing up on a dairy farm – plenty of fresh milk – my teeth suffered greatly when anorexia developed at age 11. I felt so embarrassed, I did not want to smile. Fast forward to [...]
Even if you think you don’t know anyone with an eating disorder, read this book – chances are that you do Shocking statistics in Australia (replicated throughout the world): 1828 Australians died from eating-related disorders in 2012 – 50% more than our national road toll. One in 20 Australians has an eating disorder. More [...]
Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your loved ones:-) I had the happiest Valentine’s Day ever – my partner George arrived late afternoon with a big bunch of red roses and bottle of champagne. I felt overwhelmed. This was our first Valentine’s Day together. Six years into freedom from my eating disorder, and life gets [...]
I’m excited. A dream is coming true. On May 24 and 25, in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, eating disorders will be put on our map for all to see. Eating disorders will be put on notice. Yep, ‘ED’, your time is up. No more hiding, pretending, manipulating or bullying your prey. We are on to you. [...]
Families, carers and sufferers of eating disorders – this is for you At Home with Eating Disorders – Australia’s first national conference for families and carers, and people who suffer an eating disorder. Brisbane, May 23-25, 2013. See you there! Are you caring for someone with an eating disorder, or do you have an eating [...]
