“I’m self-conscious anyway.” Ed Sheeran has opened up about his battle with an eating disorder and the struggle he faced when comparing himself to other popstars. The singer has revealed that his eating disorder was brought on when he began to negatively compare his body to his fellow musicians. He has spoken out about how […]
2 years ago
*Trigger warning: This article discusses eating disorders* So brave to speak out. Joanne McNally has opened up about her battle with an eating disorder as she suffered from bulimia for around eight years. The comedian revealed that she lived with bulimia for nearly a decade before she decided to seek help, and spoke candidly about […]
3 years ago
*Content note – this article contains reference to eating disorders. The pandemic lockdowns were a major trigger, experts agree. According to Freedom of Information figures obtained by Newstalk, the number of children under the age of 16 who were hospitalised with anorexia almost doubled last year. The figures showed that 237 children and teenagers had […]
3 years ago
The documentary explores Nikki’s life outside of fame. A UK charity has has issued a warning ahead of Channel 4’s Nikki Grahame documentary, which airs tonight. In April 2021, Nikki tragically passed away at the age of 38 after suffering from anorexia for most of her life. Now, just days before the one-year-anniversary of her death, a film called […]
4 years ago
Eating disorders are complex. They can go unnoticed by many or be glaring you straight in the face. Like any mental health issue, eating disorders are distressing to go through and heartbreaking to watch loved ones experience. But if a lot of the time they can go unnoticed, how can we recognise them in those […]
4 years ago
The company prioritised welfare over revenue, and that’s important. Last week, Pinterest made history by becoming the first social media platform to ban all ads relating to weight loss on their site. The image-sharing platform worked directly with the National Eating Disorders Association to develop their latest policy. The ban prohibits ads that “discuss weight […]
4 years ago