Author Archives: JmaC

Signs of anorexia •avoid food and meals •pick out a few foods and eat these in small quantities •carefully weigh and portion food •carefully check calories and fat content of food •keep lists of food or keep a food diary … Continue reading →

What are the causes of eating disorders? We do not know exactly why someone develops an eating disorder. There is not one single cause. It seems to be a combination of factors, which can include: •your personality •your culture •your … Continue reading →

Anorexia Anorexia usually starts when you are a teenager. About 1 in 250 teenage girls and young women and 1 in 2000 teenage boys and young men have anorexia. If you have anorexia, you try to keep your weight as … Continue reading →

If you have an eating disorder, there are serious changes to the way you eat. For example, you may eat far less or overeat. You may be distressed or concerned about your body shape or weight. This section has information … Continue reading →

Alcohol (Related words – Booze, Bevvy, Drink, Shots). Some people drink with friends in pubs or at home. Others feel that they need to drink just to get through the day. Many people with a mental illness have problems with … Continue reading →