Eating disorder charity raises concerns about Operation Transformation
The charity described the series as “triggering” for service users. An eating disorder charity has raised concerns about the new season of RTÉ television show Operation Transformation, which is due to air on Wednesday night (5 January). Bodywhys, the Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, has said they’ve received “a great deal of correspondence and concerns” […]
4 years ago
Male eating disorders: Breaking the stigma
Yes, men get eating disorders too. Conversations about female body image are common in society but the concept of male eating disorders is rarely spoken about. According to bodywhysie, The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland, the number of men dealing with eating disorders has increased in recent years. Studies suggest one in 10 of those suffering are […]
5 years ago
“Eating disorders don’t care about your gender”
Anorexia didn’t just starve me of food. It starved me of my family. It starved me of my friends. It denied me any chance of ever feeling comfortable in my own skin. Ask yourself, “what do I know about eating disorders?” Your mind may likely rush to the clichéd scenario of supermodels forcing two fingers down […]
9 years ago