When you know someone has an eating disorder it can be quite natural to try to label the problem. By giving it a name it can help us to make sense of it, to partition it as a separate issue. This is not particularly useful for the person involved, and it can be quite dehumanising.
Read MoreSo you've seen some of the warning signs, and you suspect someone might have an eating disorder - but what do you do next? When you think that someone might have an eating disorder, it can be hard to approach them. Knowing what to say, or whether you should say anything at all is hard. After all, catching someone at the wrong time, or saying the wrong thing can make it feel like you've made things worse
Read MoreIf you feel that any of the questions below might be adversely influencing an individual's well-being, then it could be time to speak with them…
Read MoreTalking like a ‘fat person’ can also send mixed messages to those that might be able to help us. When we don’t give people a clear message about our behaviours and expectations, we often permit them to sabotage our attempts too.
Read MoreFirst, I would like to state that the purpose of this piece is not to be a scrooge and ‘hate’ on people’s, achievements or positive lifestyle changes. I don’t want to stop people inspiring others or reflecting positively on all the hard work they have put in to achieve a goal. In fact, if the world had more of the above, it might well be a better place.
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