Ramadan is a deeply spiritual time, one of reflection, devotion, and self-improvement. For many, it’s a month of heightened connection with faith, family, and community. But for those struggling with eating disorders (ED), this sacred time can bring feelings of fear, confusion, and emotional pain.
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As a parent, seeing your child struggle with an eating disorder can be extremely difficult. Whether you are at the early stages of wondering if your child might be struggling with their relationship with food, or if you are already in the process of receiving treatment for an eating disorder, there will be many questions and challenges along the way.
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Eating disorders are often misunderstood as illnesses that only affect a specific type of person. Stereotypes abound—many assume eating disorders only affect young, thin, white, cisgender women, or that they arise solely out of a desire to look a certain way.
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As a parent, suspecting your child may have an eating disorder can bring a sense of anxiety, worry, and confusion. It's natural to feel overwhelmed and uncertain about what to do next, but remember: you're not alone.
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In recent years, there has been growing awareness of the intersection between neurodivergence and eating disorders. Neurodivergence, which includes conditions such as autism, ADHD, and sensory processing differences, represents a way of thinking and experiencing the world that deviates from the neurotypical norm. Understanding how neurodivergence interacts with eating disorders is essential for tailoring effective treatment and offering compassionate care.
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Supporting a friend with an eating disorder can feel overwhelming, especially since they might not always be able to express the kind of help or support they need from you, which is often the case for those struggling with disordered eating.
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Eating disorders can be deeply challenging, often taking root during adolescence, a time when young people navigate physical changes, emotional ups and downs, and social pressures. For many teenagers, this is an especially vulnerable time. Young teenagers (both girls and boys) can be influenced by societal appearance ideals, hormonal shifts, and the search for their own identity.
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As parents it can be deeply distressing to watch a child struggle with emotions they can’t fully articulate. For teenage boys facing eating disorders, this pain is often compounded by feelings of isolation, as these challenges are frequently misunderstood or dismissed.
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As a specialist eating disorder clinician, I am often frustrated by the many misconceptions and misunderstandings associated with eating disorders. Not just the misconceptions about who gets an eating disorder (it's not only white, teenage girls!), but also the lack of understanding over why people might develop an eating disorder (it’s not just because they spend too much time on social media!).
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It’s hard to believe ten years has past since The London Centre for Eating Disorders and Body Image first threw open it’s doors. In this very special blog, our Founder and Clinical Director, Dr Bryony Bamford, celebrates and reflects on the past 10 years, what she has learnt personally, how far the clinic has come and the many thousands of clients who we’ve supported over this time. Thank you for being part of our journey!
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Many blogs at this time of year, focus on the sufferer. The London Centre wants to shine a light on all the families, carers and friends who have a loved one suffering with an Eating Disorder, both in terms of supporting their loved one, but also in terms of their own coping. The importance of caregiver and family support is gaining recognition within Eating Disorder services, however it remains an incredibly difficult road to navigate, and Christmas is by no means an exception
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Last month, we focussed our blog on managing Christmas with an eating disorder, a time that many people suffering with disordered eating can find extremely difficult. It is safe to say though that January can be just as challenging.
The London Centre team have pulled together some top tips in our January blog for managing the new year with an eating disorder.
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Our top tips for getting specialist help
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Trying to improve understanding to support those in (or considering) recovery
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TLC team raised money for SWEDA by facing our fears and abseiling down the biggest sculpture in the UK.
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What impact is our new obsession with social media having on its users? We explore some research findings.
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When perfectionism becomes a problem - is this an issue for you?
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Are diets and fitness regimes the answer? Or is there another way of looking at things…
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