Check out the following links to resources to learn more about what you’re currently struggling with. The more you’re able to understand your own problems, the likelier you will be able to recover from the eating disorder.
- BEAT Eating Disorders (BEAT) – Website which provides further information and support for people with eating disorders. Check out information about:
Exploring whether you have an eating disorder – www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/types/do-i-have-an-eating-disorder
Support with telling someone in your life you’re struggling with an eating disorder. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/how-to-tell-someone-you-have-an-eating-disorder/
Support on going to the GP. https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/going-to-the-doctor/
- Centre for Clinical Interventions (CCI) – Check out the modules which includes a section about specific eating disorders. Working through the self-help modules can be a helpful beginning to your recovery. www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resources/looking-after-yourself/disordered-eating
- Mind – Information about types of eating disorders and more resources.
- www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/eating-problems/types-of-eating-disorders/
- CAPS Advocacy – Have a look at their resource pack about eating disorders.
- https://capsadvocacy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Living-with-an-Eating-Disorder-What-you-need-to-know-2015.pdf
- CAPS Advocacy – https://capsadvocacy.org/collective-advocacy/experiences-of-eating-disorders/
- SupportED – The Community Eating Disorder Charity
- https://supportedscotland.org/
- CARED Scotland – This is a service for parents/carers of young people (aged up to 25) in Scotland who recently received a diagnosis of an eating disorder. The website provides further information and skills for parents/carers and young people with an eating disorder – www.caredscotland.co.uk
- Recovery Record App – A comprehensive self-monitoring app which includes food logs, meal planning, coping skills, thought/behavior check-ins and reminder setting.
- Mood Cafe – https://www.moodcafe.co.uk/other-mental-health-issues/eating-disorders/
