Nick Watts shares his thoughts for EDAW

Posted on 22 February, 2012 by Jayne

I’m delighted to welcome back the fabulous Nick Watts. This time he’s treating us to his thoughts in a special guest Vlog for Eating Disorders Awareness week.

Over to Nick…

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We’d love to hear from you, yes eating disorders happen to you and me. Not gender or age specific, let’s get real this week for EDAW.

Jayne x

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Yes Men DO get Eating Disorders

Posted on 20 February, 2012 by Jayne

I was prompted to post this vlog for eating disorders awareness week, Feb 20th-26th 2012. Follow the latest on Twitter, hashtag #EDAW.

Men living and suffering with an ED in silence is a big deal to me and I know it is also a big deal for Men Get Eating Disorders Too, a fabulous Charity with information, resources and support for Men. You can also follow them on Twitter @MGEDT 

Here’s my vlog on the subject

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If you want to share your experiences please do get in touch and you can follow me on Twitter @JayneMCox

Jayne x

 

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Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2012 – 20th – 26th February

Posted on 19 February, 2012 by Jayne

It’s Eating Disorders Awareness Week this coming week. It’s a time when I reflect on how  grateful I am for my personal recovery and also it’s a time when I think about all those out there who have yet to find this peace and freedom.

“My heart sings when I hear that someone wants to take those recovery steps”

I have some hopes for this week.

  1. My first is that we can spread awareness that men also get eating disorders. I want to hear their voices and know that they have support and are recognised.
  2. Emotional/binge eaters find the courage to speak out and find someone to listen to them. There is nothing to be ashamed of AND it is both common and yes sadly hidden.
  3. Women and Men of ALL ages have eating disorders, I want the over 30′s, 40′s, 50′s 60′s… to also be heard. I know you are out there. 
So tomorrow I’ll be posting a vlog about men and eating disorders, you’ll find these vlogs featured here and on Twitter. @JayneMCox and under the hashtag of #EDAW. So eating disorders are real and they have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.
 
The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence suggests 1.6million people have an ED.
 
The currents stats are:
 
  • 10% are anorexic
  • 40% are bulimic
  • 50% are in the  EDNOS category, including those with binge eating disorder
I wonder did you realise that often you can’t see signs of an eating disorder, it’s not obvious?
 
If you’re on Twitter there’s a new Challenge on this subject from @nickinoxford and @bodygossipsarah. They are looking at this topic and raising some fabulous awareness. Look out for their tweets!
 

Wishing you a wonderful Sunday,

Jayne x

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