Despite 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…
DetailsLet’s first start by recognizing that setbacks are always possible and often common in eating disorder recovery. It is rarely a straight trajectory and smooth sailing. What is most important is how you prepare for, respond to and manage any setbacks. Setbacks can occur for all kinds of reasons. For Example, stress, illness, or circumstances…
DetailsUnderstanding and Supporting Those with Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious but often misunderstood mental health condition. This blog series aims to provide a clear understanding of BED, including what it means, who’s at risk, the dangers of bingeing, treatment options, and how to seek support or help someone who…
DetailsWhilst for many, the summer season is a time of catch up with family, friends, going to the beach, wearing summer clothes, last minute food decisions and more occasions to eat out socially, for people living with an eating disorder it can be a particularly stressful time. For those with an eating disorder, this can…
Details“I can’t eat that, I am too afraid of weight gain”. A fear response at the thought of eating, during eating and after eating can keep an eating disorder going. The anxiety experienced can lead to ongoing compensatory behaviours – restriction, purging and exercise. For a person without an eating disorder, the brain will respond…
Details“I can’t eat that, I am too afraid of weight gain”. A fear response at the thought of eating, during eating and after eating can keep an eating disorder going. The anxiety experienced can lead to ongoing compensatory behaviours – restriction, purging and exercise. For a person without an eating disorder, the brain will respond…
DetailsIn the intricate tapestry of healthcare, some threads are woven more closely together than we might think. Take the relationship between ADHD and eating disorders, for example. It’s a connection that might not be immediately apparent, but it’s one that holds important insights for both individuals and their healthcare providers. Let’s delve into this interplay…
DetailsThe latest Bulletin published by the National Eating Disorders Collaboration (NEDC) makes reference to a review in 2013 that 97% of general health clinicians interviewed had little or no training in the field of eating disorders. The NEDC Bulleting goes on to raise the alarm that “clinicians who practice beyond their level of competence (in…
DetailsHave you ever felt that your relationship with food is more complicated than most people? Maybe it’s not just about what you eat, but how certain foods feel. You may even find you need to follow a particular routine when eating and its upsetting when it is disrupted. If you’re also autistic, these challenges can…
DetailsIf you’ve found yourself worrying about your relationship with food or feeling uneasy about your body, you’re not alone. Recent statistics indicate that eating disorders are on the rise in Australia, affecting people of all ages, genders, and backgrounds. But here’s the thing: understanding what’s going on and knowing that help is available can make…
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