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Welcome to my blog website. Here, I share weekly informative topics on eating disorders and mental health. I hope you find these posts helpful and supportive.

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The Hidden Link Between Coercive Control and Eating Disorders: Recognizing, Documenting, and Seeking Support

Explore the intricate relationship between eating disorders and coercive control, and learn how to navigate these challenges.Eating disorders are so misunderstood and often dismissed by others. Eating disorders are mental illnesses even though there are physical signs...

How to raise body-positive children; practical tips for parents to foster self esteem and healthy habits

Discover practical strategies and insights to foster a healthy body image in children, promoting their mental well-being and self-esteem. As parents, it's crucial that we instil body positivity in our children from a very early age. Research has shown that as early as...

Embracing vulnerability; trusting yourself, setting goals and breaking free from shame.

Unlock the power of vulnerability to foster genuine relationships and personal growth. Embrace your authentic self and build meaningful connections.Vulnerability is often seen as a weakness, but it is one of the most potent Ways to connect with others. Allowing...

The Art of adult friendship; challenges and opportunities

Friendships as we get older, why it's more challenging, and how to make it easier.As we age, many of us share the everyday struggle of making friends and maintaining friendships, which often becomes more challenging. It's not just the number of friends that changes,...

Mastering A-level results day: your ultimate guide to success and next steps

As A-level results day 2024 approaches, nearly 275,000 students are bracing for a day filled with anticipation, excitement, and possibly anxiety and uncertainty. This coming August 15th, 2024, nearly 275,000 students will feel excitement and dread as they collect...

Autism and Eating Disorders -Unraveling the connection

 Autism and Eating DisordersImagine a life where the texture of food feels unbearable, mealtimes create anxiety, and the social parts of eating become overwhelming. For many living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is a reality. New research is emerging on the...

Hidden Hazards: How Toxic Are Gym Environments

How toxic is gym culture fitness into an obsession? Every time Sarah stepped into the gym, she felt anxious. The walls were covered with images ofidealised bodies, and the air buzzed with conversations about the latest diet trends and weightloss hacks. Driven by a...

The Hidden Struggles: Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders During Football Season

Unseen Battles: Coping with Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders Amid Football Fever  Imagine cheering for your favourite football team while silently battling an eating disorder and enduring domestic violence. For some, the excitement of the game is overshadowed by...

Everything you need to know about Orthorexia Nervosa

Orthorexia Nervosa is a type of eating disorder where the individual has an unhealthy obsession with healthy eating, which can sometimes extend to fitness, too.  However, unlike other eating disorders where individuals often change their diet to lose weight or fulfil...

5 signs that you could be getting gaslighted

1) Your partner is often dismissive of your feelings  A lot of the time, when it comes to being in a relationship where gaslighting is playing a massive part, they often feel like they have to be dismissive of the other person's feelings. Often, it makes you feel bad...

The Art of adult friendship; challenges and opportunities

Friendships as we get older, why it's more challenging, and how to make it easier.As we age, many of us share the everyday struggle of making friends and maintaining friendships, which often becomes more challenging. It's not just the number of friends that changes,...

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Autism and Eating Disorders -Unraveling the connection

 Autism and Eating DisordersImagine a life where the texture of food feels unbearable, mealtimes create anxiety, and the social parts of eating become overwhelming. For many living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is a reality. New research is emerging on the...

read more

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