EATING DISORDERS SUPPORT SERVICE SCOTLAND

Focus on..... Binge Eating Disorder (BED) Binge Eating Disorder or BED is often characterised by someone consuming very large amounts of food over short period of time, even if they are not hungry. Although, we often see another form of binge eating that is characterised by an almost constant 'grazing' of food, which may amount to a large volume of food over time. BED is almost 2x as common in women than in men, although gender differences are less pronounced than in Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. BED has been found is all cultures and ethnicities. BED was formally classified in 2014 as distinct Eating Disorder and now has formal classification in DSM-5. Keeping in mind that everyone experiencing BED is different and BED may present differently (we are all different and unique, after all!), some of the signs and symptoms of BED include: * Feeling out-of-control when eating during a binge episode. * Often hiding food (before it has been eaten or hiding empty packets after i has b

To the part of you that quietly struggles with body image..... The part of you that flinches at your reflection. That compares, critiques, and sometimes feels like your worth is measured in inches, pounds, or likes. You’ve learned to smile through it, to joke about it, to pretend it doesn’t sting when clothes don’t fit or when someone else’s body seems to get all the praise. You’ve tried to silence that voice—the one that whispers “not enough.” But it’s persistent. It shows up in dressing rooms, in photos, in moments when you just want to feel free in your own skin. And we want you to know: that voice isn’t the truth. It’s a story you’ve been told, maybe for years. A story shaped by culture, media, maybe even people you trusted. But stories can be rewritten. That’s where therapy and counselling come in. Not to fix you—because you’re not broken. But to help you untangle the knots of shame and self-criticism. To give space to the pain, the pressure, the perfectionism. To help you reconne

HOW TO MAKE A SAFE BOX OR COMFORT KIT This week's self-care or self-help exercise involves making a 'Safe Box' or 'Comfort Box'. Read about how to do this below. Make yourself a 'Safe Box' or a 'Comfort Kit'. This can be very useful during times of distress, overwhelm or when we feel under threat in some way (e.g. anxious, confusing feelings etc.) What you put in your box/kit is up to you; however it's purpose is to provide you with a 'go to' a toolbox that you can reply on during times of distress or discomfort. You can choose from various things from the kit or box that will help you when you are feeling distressed, upset, unhappy, angry, sad or when your eating disorder thoughts, feelings and behaviours are overwhelming or difficult to control. Some of the things the box/kit might include are: * relaxation CDs/audios; favourite music that you can dance to/cheers you up * photographs of happy times * blank thought records/diaries that you can fill in and which can help you to get you

Food and eating ruining your life? Constantly thinking about what to eat, what not to eat, how to skip meals, how to get out of eating out, how to get more exercise in, how to fool the sales, how to get rid of food, how to [complete your sentence].... It's never ending, isn't it? Food, eating, weight, exercise and/or body image can be a source of torment for many and it can really take it's toll on our mental and emotional health, not to mention our social life, physical health, education, school, hopes, dreams and more. So, if you've ever wondered if you have a helpful or difficult relationship with food and eating, then talk to us. You're welcome to take our online eating assessment tool for FREE. It's ANONYMOUS. There is, however, the option to leave your email address at the end of the test if you want some support or more information about what support is on offer to you. If you don't want extra info about the support on offer, leave it blank. You can always get in touch with us a

Food, eating or body image controlling your life? It's never-ending, isn't it? It just takes over the brain, doesn't it? It just sucks the life out of you. And no-one gets it, not really. Well, if you've had enough of that s**t, read our updated Counselling Direcctory listing here because..... we get it: https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/talking-eds-glasgow-and-west-eating-disorder-su

Did you know.... we also offer access to a dietitian. This can be access by those experiencing eating disorders/disordered eating, by those who would like to improve their nutrition generally and or by anyone with health issues that might benefit from nutritional input. More information on our website here: https://eatingdisorderscotland.co.uk/dietitian-nutrition-services.html Speak soon! Talking EDs: Eating Disorders Support Service Scotland