Everybody has times when their eating habits can change. This can be very normal when other things are going on in your life like:
- Coping with stress, anxiety, or low mood
- Wanting control during difficult periods
- Pressure related to body image, social media, or health trends
- Trauma or difficult life experiences
Common examples include:
- Restricting food or skipping meals
- Binge eating or feeling out of control around food
- Purging behaviours (vomiting, laxatives, over‑exercising)
- Rigid food rules (e.g., “I’m bad if I eat X”)
- Guilt, shame, or anxiety about eating
- Compensatory behaviours like fasting or extreme exercise after eating
Many people experience disordered eating at some point, and it is absolutely OK to ask for support. Early conversations can make a huge difference.
Sometimes we are given the wrong information about what is good for us. The Real Food Pyramid will show you the truth!
If you would like to find out more have look at these websites:
Be Body Positive - what is disordered eating?
