Eating disorders are treatable conditions, yet many people encounter structural barriers that delay or prevent access to care. As a clinician, I have seen how system design shapes outcomes - through structures that can make timely support impossible. Early intervention research consistently shows that shorter durations of untreated illness are associated with better outcomes, which means delays in care can influence recovery trajectories. Understanding these barriers is the f

One of the most complex and frequently under-discussed aspects of recovery is identity - how the eating disorder becomes woven into a person’s sense of self and what happens when you start to disentangle the two. Many people describe their eating disorder not just as a set of behaviours or thoughts, but as something that defines who they are. It may shape decisions, influence daily routines, or even provide a sense of safety, control, or purpose. When this is the case, recove

Binge Eating Disorder (BED) is one of the most common - yet often the most misunderstood eating disorder. It’s characterised by episodes...

When we talk about eating disorders, one of the most persistent and damaging myths is that they only affect people who are visibly...

Ambivalence is a common (and often misunderstood) part of the recovery process from an eating disorder. By definition, ambivalence means...