Our supporter Charlotte reflects on her recovery story, and shares her message of hope.
Our supporter Charlotte shares her experience of having anorexia at a boarding school and shares her message of hope
Our supporter Hannah discusses finding peace with anorexia, recovery and how the Beat helpline helped her and her family
Emma shares her experience of anorexia nervosa and how far she's come in her recovery
Harriet shares her experience of anorexia nervosa and how her experiences have shaped her into the woman she is today.
H shares her experience and reasons for recovery, offering a message of hope 10 years later.
Natalie shares how becoming a mum was the big event that moved her recovery forward after 25 years.
Bethany shares her experience of pregnancy and motherhood after recovering from anorexia.
Sejal explores her experiences of navigating religious fasting while in recovery from her eating disorder.
Growing up, I always heard teachers and other students talking about diets, so it was no surprise that I turned to food...
Amelie shares her experience of anorexia recovery and the impact of our Helpline.
Two years ago, I gradually gathered bravery to try to get better. I did not think that I would get there...
A mother shares her family's experience of her daughter's transition from school to university with an eating disorder.
Our supporter Amy talks through recovery from her eating disorder, understanding its roots, and regaining control of her life.
Now, I’m having to source ingredients and make food-related decisions in the moment, thus shaking me from my self-imposed reverie. This, added to my constant fear of someone coughing on me next to the tubs of Hellmans makes what should be a straightforward activity into a frantic, emotionally charged scenario.
I didn’t know the real reason why this all felt so wrong. I felt broken.
Recovery isn’t just about restoring weight—it’s about rediscovering who I am without this disorder, disguised as my best friend.
It started as a control mechanism. I felt like my life was not in my control, and I couldn't deal with the unexpected.
Life became so consuming and unmanageable, losing control of reality, and I turned to exercise and eating as a coping mechanism.
It is okay if you need a boulder to lean on, to help you through like I have with Harvey. I am determined to keep fighting.