Our first guest blogger, Emily, shares her experience with an adult-onset eating disorder… I’m now 33 and in early 2019 I started getting more comments on my body and what I looked like than I think I ever had in the nearly 32 years up to that point. Wow, you’ve...
Katrina White
The power of journaling – National Writing Day
For National Writing Day, Orri has launched a contributor section to our blog so those who have been impacted by eating disorders can share their experiences via guest blog posts. Here, Nikki, Orri’s Creative Arts Therapist, shares her thoughts on the power...
Men’s Health Week: The Risks to Men’s Mental Health During Covid-19 and Messages to Overcome Them
There remains little doubt that the Covid-19 virus has changed our lives forever; the way we socialise, work, and live. Switching on the TV every morning you are reminded, even bombarded with the latest number of cases and deaths in the UK, the populations most at...
Men’s Health Week: Men’s Health Matters, a poem by our client
Men’s Health Matters Men and women; boys and girls These labels, they keep us apart. But if we take just a moment to look We’re all souls with the same beating heart. Just like women, men feel pain They feel down, defeated and blue. Men experience panic and...
Men’s Health Week: Men’s Health Matters, a poem by our client
Men’s Health Matters Men and women; boys and girlsThese labels, they keep us apart.But if we take just a moment to lookWe’re all souls with the same beating heart. Just like women, men feel painThey feel down, defeated and blue.Men experience panic and fearAnd...
Men’s Health Week: Men, we are here to hear you.
It’s Men’s Health Week, and whilst this week is focusing on keeping men safe during covid-19 and lockdown, we’re going to “add on” the experience of being a man with an eating disorder. About 25% of people experiencing eating disorder symptoms are male, according to...
Men’s Health Week: Through the eyes of our male client
One of our clients shares his experience of being a man with an eating disorder for Men’s Health Week. We hope that this brave and honest account helps those who may be feeling ambivalent about reaching out for specialist help and support. I’ve struggled with an...
Men’s Health Week: Through the eyes of our male client
One of our clients shares his experience of being a man with an eating disorder for Men’s Health Week. We hope that this brave and honest account helps those who may be feeling ambivalent about reaching out for specialist help and support. What was it like to...
How to support yourself and your loved one
At Orri, we understand the importance of the role of the caregiver and are aware of the demands this role may have on the carers’ lifestyle. If you find yourself caring for a loved one with an eating disorder, know we are here for you too....
What role does kindness plays in recovery and body image? – by our client
Not a very big one. It is made small and huddles in the corner like a scared child. There are monsters approaching it from every angle, from every wall. And kindness cowers alone, small and glowing, but afraid. The cruel mouths and hands of being horrible to myself...
“To truly help others one must help oneself…” – by our client
I need you to help but I need you to heal,I need you to grow and to let yourself feel.I know that you yearn to relieve other’s pain,I know that you hide when you’re feeling the same.I want to feel comfort in knowing you’re free,not depending on pride drawn from when...
“Kindness” – our client’s poem for Mental Health Awareness Week
Growing up they always taught usSpread kindness wherever you areSupport those battling hardshipsSend love to those afar Don’t forget please and thank youLet that gentleman have your seatHold the door open for a passer-byWith a smile you must always greet Lend an ear...