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Dec212019 by adminNo Comments

‘My eating disorder took away magic of Christmas’

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Christmas celebrations in the UK often centre on food, drink and family gatherings, but campaigners warn that the party season can place additional strain on those living with eating disorders."It's tricky even years down the line to watch the happiness and festivities at Christmas," says Katie Scott, 21, who is in recovery from an eating disorder. "I have always loved [the time of year] - I love the food, I love being with my family. But now it's difficult because of the eating disorder." She adds: "No matter how hard I try or want it to be carefree or eating-disorder free I know that it can't be - it's bittersweet."Her comments come as new guidance is published to help those living with eating disorders over the festive season....

Oct52019 by adminNo Comments

Pop star Sia reveals battle with chronic pain disorder

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Australian pop star Sia has revealed that she suffers from a neurological disease that gives her chronic pain.In a tweet, the singer-songwriter said she had Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare condition that can cause joint pain and extreme fatigue.Sia, 43, is known for being secretive about her life, and regularly hides her face under wigs and headgear.She has had a string of solo hits and has written other songs for Rihanna, Beyonce, Katy Perry and Adele.The greatest 9 moments of Sia's career"I just wanted to say to those of you suffering from pain, whether physical or emotional, I love you, keep going," Sia tweeted on Friday. "Pain is demoralizing, and you're not alone".According to the UK's National Health Service there are ...

Aug112019 by adminNo Comments

When light is lethal: Moroccans struggle with skin disorder

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Jun182019 by adminNo Comments

Lives ‘destroyed by NHS eating disorder failures’

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Lives are being lost and destroyed by the failure of the NHS in England to provide care for people with eating disorders, MPs and campaigners say. They say more than a million people have an eating disorder, but specialist help is often difficult to access. It leaves patients relying on GPs who lack the skills and training to help.The warnings have been made in two separate reports - by charity Beat and the cross-party Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.They acknowledged improvements had been made to children's services, but said adult care remained more problematic.Research by Beat showed some specialist services had waiting times of more than five months.Chief executive Andrew Radford said: "This research should set alarm bells r...

Mar202019 by adminNo Comments

Instagram eating disorder content 'out of control'

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Media playback is unsupported on your device Content on Instagram that encourages eating disorders is "spiralling out of control", psychiatrists have warned.A BBC investigation found children swapping graphic images of weight loss and advice on how to make their illnesses more extreme.Dr Jon Goldin, of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, said "vulnerable" people were finding peer groups online.Instagram says it does not allow content encouraging or promoting eating disorders and removes it when aware.In January, the case of 14-year-old Molly Russell, who took her own life after viewing self-harm images, led to widespread criticism of Instagram.After public pressure the platform owned by Facebook announced a wide-ranging review and committed to...