When we think about mental health, it is common to focus on thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. Food and nutrition are often overlooked, yet they play a meaningful role in how we feel day to day. If you have ever noticed feeling more irritable when you have not eaten, struggling to concentrate when meals are…
DetailsWhen anxiety is high or mood feels low, eating can become one of the first things to shift. You might skip meals without noticing, lose your appetite, feel overwhelmed by food choices, or find your eating pattern becomes irregular. Over time, this can leave you feeling even more depleted, more anxious, and less able to…
DetailsFeeling constantly low on energy can be frustrating, confusing, and at times, overwhelming. It can show up as physical fatigue, mental fog, lack of motivation, or a sense that even simple tasks feel harder than they should. For many people, this experience sits at the intersection of both physical and mental health, and it is…
DetailsA guide for parents and carers The teenage years bring rapid change. Bodies grow. Emotions intensify. Social comparison increases. Appetite can shift. Independence develops. It can be difficult to know what is typical teenage behaviour and what may be a sign of something more concerning. If you have been wondering whether something feels different with…
DetailsA practical guide for families, partners and friends If you’re reading this, chances are you’re worried about someone you care about. You may have noticed changes in their eating. Maybe food has become stressful. Maybe meals feel tense. Maybe there’s secrecy, restriction, bingeing, rigid rules, or constant body criticism. It can feel confusing and confronting.…
DetailsWhen someone begins eating disorder recovery, it’s completely understandable to want quick answers. Questions like: Should I be taking supplements? Do I need to target specific nutrients? What’s the “right” plan for my body? These questions often come from a place of wanting relief, certainty, or reassurance — and that makes sense. At Myrtle Oak…
DetailsFor most people, movement and exercise can be a positive part of life helping with stress, energy, and overall wellbeing. But when you or someone you care about is living with an eating disorder, exercise can take on a much more complicated and sometimes dangerous role. At Myrtle Oak Clinic, we often speak with individuals…
DetailsDespite increasing awareness, eating disorders remain widely misunderstood—even within healthcare. These misconceptions can delay diagnosis, hinder treatment, and perpetuate stigma. As frontline providers, General Practitioners (GPs) and other clinicians play a pivotal role in early detection and intervention. Let’s explore and correct some of the most persistent myths, with a focus on what medical professionals…
DetailsIf you’re struggling with your relationship with food, your body, or how you feel day to day, you’re not alone. Eating disorders often come with so much more than just food or weight concerns—they’re deeply linked with mental health challenges like anxiety, depression, obsessive thinking, and trauma. And when you’re trying to hold everything together,…
DetailsWhen you’re supporting a client with an eating disorder, it’s never a one-person job. It takes a team — a thoughtful, collaborative, and specialised team that works together to address both the physiological and psychological aspects of recovery. That’s exactly what we’ve built at Myrtle Oak Clinic — and we’d love to be part of…
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