Let's Talk about Binge Eating Disorder
“Mum, I just want you to know that I’m not normal” I remember the day those words matter-of-factly came out of my mouth. I was sitting across the table from my Mum, copying the content of my first book by hand. I’d had a mental breakdown and found the only[…]
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Ok, so we all like an ego boost, right? but when someone says something that’s the polar opposite to the narrative spinning around in your own mind, laughter feels like the most appropriate response. *Cue: belly laugh* I have a perfect body? Really, Sir? Don’t you see these saddlebags? Or[…]
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Meghan Markle’s story makes me think of the black British women in the UK who are experiencing racism, suffering with mental health issues, unable to access help and feeling suicidal, without a prince (or Tyler Perry!) to protect them, or a home country to return to. I didn’t watch the Oprah interview. I remembered the thoughts[…]
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It’s taking a photo of myself when a low mood hits and looking at the image with gentleness and understanding. It’s standing on the sand feeling grounded and one with the foundation of the earth. It reminds me of the words on my bag: “She is Fearless”, and who I[…]
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Here are some reasons why I believe it’s harder for black people to acknowledge, reach out and access help for binge eating disorder (BED) than it is for white people. My intention isn’t to negate the experiences of any race or individual, but to emphasise how important it is to[…]
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Did you know that demand for Beat’s Helpline services has soared by a staggering 170% since the pandemic began? I mean, it’s not surprising is it? Not only did lockdown and the uncertainty surrounding the pandemic have a significant impact on mental health in general, but it felt like the[…]
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Tell someone you hear voices and that might spark some concerns – but isn’t a thought simply our inner voice speaking? I’ve scrolled through many articles over the last year and often find the descriptions of binge eating disorder to be a tad inaccurate. I understand why lists of symptoms,[…]
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Conversations with managers can be extremely stressful events for many employees and talking about Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is particularly challenging. I consider myself to be a bold, confident person and have supportive managers and colleagues, but I still found it personally challenging to navigate my professional conversations with what[…]
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Ten years ago, at the age of 29, I weighed the heaviest I ever had in my life. I would always look at myself in the mirror and say “I’m fat and ugly.” I’d been trying to lose weight since going to weight watchers with my gran when I was[…]
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…and my two cents worth for good measure? Did you know that one in fifty people will be affected by Binge Eating Disorder (BED) in their lifetime? BED is more common than anorexia and bulimia. Diet culture and weight stigma has normalised the restrictive eating and diet mentality that triggers[…]
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