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Eating problems impact people of all ages, genders, ethnicities and backgrounds. Someone with eating problems use unhelpful eating behaviour(s) as a way of managing hard situations or emotions.
A person might use more than one of these unhelpful eating behaviours and it is very important to remember that these behaviours are not only about food, they can help a person to cope with difficult situations and emotions or to feel in control. Sometimes a person’s symptoms can change and there can be overlap between different types of eating problems.
The most important thing is that we treat the person with an eating problem(s) with kindness, assure them this is not their fault and help them to access support quickly can help them to feel better.
If you or someone you care for is experiencing symptoms that could potentially be an eating problem, you should speak to a teacher, GP, or trusted adult as soon as possible. This is important to make sure that the person can get the help they need.
(information has been adapted from beateatingdisorders.org.uk)
