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Read the latest blogs on eating disorders. Written by our supporters, they cover real life experiences including recovery.

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Our supporter Annabel tells her story of developing a phobia of vomiting as a teenager, and her brave journey to recovery

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Our supporter Chloe shares her experience of living with ARFID, and her hopes for better understanding of the eating disorder

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Medical student Katie shares her experience of disordered eating, and asks what more can be done to help people in her position?

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Oscar and his friends took on an incredible challenge to swim across Lake Geneva to help raise awareness about eating disorders

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Sara took on an epic skydiving challenge to raise life-changing money for Beat

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Our supporter Charlotte reflects on her recovery story, and shares her message of hope.

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As the new uni term begins, our supporter Anna is here to remind you that mental health matters more than any grade ever will.

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Our supporter Riley reflects on her journey, and celebrates her new self post eating disorder recovery

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Starting a new term can be difficult if you're struggling with an eating disorder, so our supporter Alannah shares her top tips

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Our supporter Katie shares the story of how recovery, park runs and a new puppy transformed her relationship to exercise

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Our supporter Katie tells the story of how her relationship with her sister was affected by her sibling's eating disorder

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This A-Levels results day, our supporter Libby-Mae reflects on her return to education after recovering from an eating disorder.

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