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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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We asked people affected by ARFID what they would like others to know about the often misunderstood condition.

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Advanced eating disorder dietitians Sarah Fuller and Clare Ellison discuss the difference between ARFID and 'picky eating'.

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Our supporter shares his story, from struggling to find support, to getting treatment – and why more needs to be done.

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Our supporter James shares his brave journey: from 'healthy eating' to denial, rock bottom and finally admitting he needed help.

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Beat supporter Andy shares his journey towards understanding his eating disorder, and the road to finding support

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As part of Eating Disorders Awareness week, Beat supporter Dan shares his experience of overcoming stigmas to reach recovery.

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Particularly with binge eating disorder, it’s so easy to get trapped in your own head and convince yourself that you are the problem and are unworthy, and this can be so, so dangerous.

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On Tuesday 27th February, Edward Argar MP for Charnwood, sponsored an adjournment debate on the importance of early intervention for eating disorders.

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Olympic gold medalists GB women’s hockey team wore their brightest and boldest socks in support of Beat, the UK’s eating disorder charity.

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It takes almost three years, on average, between the onset of someone’s eating disorder and the point they seek help. Difficulty recognising their symptoms are those of an eating disorder and lack of understanding & awareness in wider society means it can be hard for people to get treatment.

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Eating disorders do not occur in a vacuum. Nobody suddenly wakes up having ‘contracted’ anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating disorder. Although eating problems thrive on secrecy and can lead to painful isolation, they aren’t without context either.

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More than one in three adults (34%) in the UK, who gave an answer, could not name any signs or symptoms of eating disorders, according to a survey conducted by YouGov.

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