Let's Talk about Binge Eating Disorder
This week I needed others to encourage me. Here are 7 quotes that sparked my engine and I hope they spark yours too: Never Stop Believing – Tyler Perry When you create art, the world has to wait – Will Smith Just decide; what’s it gonna be, who you’re gonna[…]
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As I’ve been approaching the six month mark of being binge and restriction free, I had expectations of feeling on top of the world and full of accomplishment. Unfortunately, those expectations were misplaced. In complete contrast, I’ve felt like someone threw me in to a dark pit. How can I[…]
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Last week I didn’t want to write a blog post, so I didn’t. I sat with my iPad on my lap, I reflected on my week, and thoughts whirled around my mind. I jotted down a few notes but couldn’t string words together for a blog post – I got[…]
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“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[…]
Read moreIt’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[…]
Read moreHere 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[…]
Read moreDid 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[…]
Read moreTell 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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