The journey of pregnancy is different for every woman. It is a special but challenging time as it comes with a lot of physical, psychological, and emotional changes. Our bodies change shape and weight as we are growing a baby. We also experience new cravings and appetite changes, as well as mood changes. It can…
DetailsWe all overeat at times, and it is completely normal to do so. Celebrations like Christmas or birthdays wouldn’t be the same if you didn’t allow yourself to try the delicious food on offer. However, sometimes we feel ‘out of control’ when eating, where it seems like we can’t stop even if we wanted to.…
DetailsArticle: “I’m still here but no one hears you” A qualitative study of young women’s experiences of persistent distress post family-based treatment for adolescent anorexia nervosa. Conti et all (2021) Family-based treatment (FBT) is the current treatment of choice for adolescent AN. This handout includes comments from individuals and their family, of their lived experience…
DetailsHave you ever found yourself eating large amounts of food, feeling utterly out of control? Maybe you eat rapidly, consume food even when you’re not hungry, or feel a sense of guilt and shame after eating. If this sounds familiar, you might be experiencing Binge Eating Disorder (BED), a serious mental health condition. You’re not…
DetailsWhen you have an eating disorder, which one is it? Nine times out of ten, an eating disorder will take a form of movement [e.g., gym, running, walking] which before the ED was genuinely enjoyed, and use it as a form of ‘punishment’ for eating. What was once movement that your body felt like doing,…
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…
DetailsFor Families The start of the school term has crept up on us and in the blink of an eye, your child / adolescent is about to return to school. Returning to school when you have an eating disorder and engaged in treatment adds extra layers of complexity and requires further consideration to ensure this…
DetailsRecovery for people living with an eating disorder is a constant battle. So, when you throw in a global pandemic like Covid-19 that battle can become so much harder. Here are some things to consider to keep yourself in recovery during this time. Stay connected with your treatment team Myrtle Oak Clinic has been working…
DetailsHave you thought about calling us, but are finding it hard to pick up the phone? Many clients tell us when they do call us that they have been thinking about calling us for some time. Common thoughts clients expressed they had before they called were: “Am I sick enough?” “What if they think I…
DetailsEating disorders prompt changes to the Curriculum Have you ever reflected on your school days and realised the lasting impact they’ve had on your relationship with food, weight, and body image? For many, school serves as the initial battleground where our perceptions of these aspects of life are shaped. However, there’s been a long-overdue shift…
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