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Jess Balangyao

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looking after yourself as a carer

Be there for them. Be there for you.

I want to explore something often neglected. Carer self-care.

An eating disorder is mentally and physically draining, and it often takes away from caring for your own needs.

I am a person in recovery from an eating disorder and self-care is something I’ve been trying to implement more in my daily routine. In preparing this article, I wondered how my own circle of support practised self-care when they had to work so hard to prioritise my care?

17/10/2022

HAES Health at Every Size

What is HAES (Health at Every Size)

A trip to your GP can be a daunting experience for some individuals. A common, uncomfortable experience can be stepping on the scales.

Am I heavier or lighter than last time?

17/10/2022

national carers week

Eating disorders and National Carers Week 16 to 22 October 2022

Those who care for a loved one with an eating disorder are at the frontline of both a mental and physical illness, and can oftentimes feel invisible, undervalued and unsupported.

05/10/2022

Carer self-care

When caring for a loved one with an eating disorder it’s common to feel overwhelmed, exhausted and isolated. Try some of our carer self-care tips.

05/10/2022

Eating disorders and mental illness

Eating disorders and co-existing conditions

Eating disorders are incredibly complex. They usually don’t have a single cause nor do they have a straightforward recovery. Sadly, eating disorders are still so

04/10/2022

Focus on the person, not the eating disorder

What to do when your child won’t engage with treatment

What to do when your child won’t engage with eating disorder treatment No parent wants to see their child suffer. You do everything you possibly

20/09/2022

Eating Disorders 101

Back to basics – Eating Disorders 101

Learning that your loved one has an eating disorder can be one of the most challenging times of your life. If you’ve never encountered eating disorders before – and let’s face it, most of us haven’t – you’ll have a never ending list of questions.

20/09/2022

Change the conversation - why it's important

Change the conversation – why it’s important

Why it’s important to change the conversation about eating and exercise Magazine covers are splashed with headlines about celebrities’ “incredible” weight loss. Paparazzi photos of

20/09/2022

My parents role in recovery

My Parents’ Role in my Recovery

Everyone’s ED recovery journey is unique, so I will shed some light on mine, to help describe the role my parents played throughout my recovery.

20/09/2022

The importance of Validation in Eating Disorder Recovery

The importance of Validation in Eating Disorder Recovery

Eating disorder recovery is a relentless, complex battle that calls for unconditional support and love from families and carers. Eating disorders persist and thrive through

20/09/2022