Experiencing symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders can be all consuming and extremely frightening, especially if they catch you off guard in your day. To support with these unpredictable moments, we offer our easy and practical tips to help alleviate anxiety – so...
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How to cope with anxiety and eating disorder recovery, with Orri’s Clinical Psychologist
It is possible for an anxious individual to develop an eating disorder, as the eating disorder may offer safety and comfort from anxiety and the fearful experience it brings. So, when it comes to their relationship with food, the fear can be anxiety-provoking...
Have food recovery questions? Our Dietetics team answer them…
The Dietetics team are back in our online space and share their latest answers for your food recovery questions. It has been a while since we have shared our specialist Dietetics team’s answers, so for all of you who sent in your recovery questions over the summer, we...
10 ways on how to cope when your body changes in eating disorder recovery, with Cara Lisette – Guest Blogger
Practising self-compassion and self-acceptance can be tricky when navigating body changes in eating disorder recovery. Our Guest Blogger, Cara Lisette, shares her tips on what she found helpful in her experience of recovery and weight restoration. Changes to your body...
NHS England: waiting times for children and young people with eating disorders
Yesterday, NHS England published its quarterly data on the waiting times for children and young people with eating disorders. The numbers are saddening and reflective of how urgent the need is for early intervention and access to specialist care. ‘The findings...
Recovering from Anorexia: 4 Things to Remember…
Anorexia is a complex mental illness, but it is treatable and recovery is possible. Despite how it may seem, anorexia – like other eating disorders – is not just about food. Rather, there are often complex emotional underlying causes that prompt an individual to look...
“What can I do to support my friend in eating disorder recovery?”
Are you wondering how best to support a friend or a loved one in eating disorder recovery? As you someone you care about physically change, it can be easy to assume that they ‘must be better’. The reflection of many people moving through recovery is that...
Meet the Eating Disorder Associate: Arianna
Arianna joined Orri’s London eating disorder clinic, coming from an eating disorder department based in Italy. She works as an Eating Disorder Associate and supports clients daily with their recovery. Read more about her role in our blog. Can you take a moment to...
Recovering from Bulimia: 4 things to keep telling yourself
Bulimia is a complex mental illness, but with the right treatment, recovery is possible. It can be incredibly daunting to recognise that you have a problem, but recognition is the first step towards a positive change. Bulimia is an eating disorder where people...
3 things you can do when your thinking style is an obstacle in eating disorder recovery.
Eating disorder recovery can be challenging and unpredictable. Week-on-week feelings can change, we may experience unplanned setbacks, but also learn new and important things about ourselves along the way. True healing takes place...
Men’s Health Week: why men still experience stigma when living with an eating disorder.
There is no “one way” to have an eating disorder. How they manifest both physically and mentally is unique to each individual, yet stereotypes and myths prevail that create barriers to individuals accessing help. Today we explore why men continue to face unique...
Recovering from BED: 4 things you can hold…
Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness characterised by periods of bingeing – often in response to emotional distress or triggers – and, for some, compensation for the binge through restrictive eating and exercise. People can feel trapped in a...