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The Talk ED blog is a space to help turn knowledge and real experiences into positive change, as well as sharing a range of perspectives on the issues facing those affected by eating disorders.
We review all blogs and stories submitted to us to ensure they don’t contain potentially triggering content. However, as these are personal reflections of experiences with eating disorders – and sometimes other mental health issues – posts may contain themes, topics, and descriptions that you may find difficult or upsetting to read. Please do put your own wellbeing first and if you are feeling vulnerable, scroll past, return another day, or access our support services.
Farewell and good luck to Rosie
This week, we say a fond farewell and the best of luck to our lovely Rosie, as she embarks on a new career following the completion of her degree. Many of you will have spoken to Rosie, as she has worked with our charity since 2019. Initially helping out as a...
Managing conflict within the family
Eating disorder behaviours are irrational and unreasonable, and the potential for conflict is enormous. Unconditional love is demanded even whilst you are being rejected – which means that you will need a lot of empathy for yourself too…
Challenging dysfunctional dieting and diet culture
Submitted by Belinda from Talk ED Diet culture has been in our society for millennia and can even be traced back to as early as ancient Greek society, where the regulation and moderation of food intake was considered virtuous*. Although beauty standards have changed...
Tools to improve our body image and confidence
Submitted by Belinda from Talk ED Body image can be described as our perceptions, thoughts and feelings towards our body. These perceptions, thoughts and feelings ultimately result in the actions that we take towards our body. In today’s society, we are bombarded with...
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