Getting Support
Explore the definitions of ‘binge eating’ and ‘compulsive eating’, how they differ and which term best reflects your experiences with food.
Here’s a personal story to help you get out of your own way and seek support in your binge eating recovery.
Thinking about investing in binge eating recovery support? Here are some key considerations to make the best decision for you. Learn more.
My ex-partner shares his advice for anyone who has a loved one struggling with binge eating. Read more.
My ex-partner shares his experiences of me telling him about my binge eating struggles. Read more.
Advice from a binge eating recovery coach for anyone supporting a loved one who binge eats. Read more.
Reading time: 7 mins Telling someone you love that you binge eat can be an incredibly vulnerable and scary thing; whether that’s a parent, partner, adult child, close friend or anyone else. I remember getting to the point in my previous relationship where I felt like I couldn’t keep my bingeing a secret any longer. And that had a lot to do with the fact that I needed support. I needed to let someone in and I was terrified at how I’d be received. Perhaps you’re in a similar place and know that part of your recovery is allowing someone close to you in. If so, I really do honour you and these very brave steps you’re about to take.
Reading time: 5 mins I feel it’s particularly important to make this guide because although it’s getting better, binge eating disorder often isn’t very well understood or recognised, even by our doctors. Going to see a GP about your bingeing can be a really vulnerable thing and I know the feeling of being dismissed by a doctor after opening up in this way. So, I want you to understand the realities of taking this route, whilst helping you to get into the best possible position to receive that support. Most of the information is based on our health service here in the UK, but I hope there are also parts that are relevant wherever you are in the world.
Reading time: 8 mins All the information on this page is correct as of the last review on 15/06/2022 This might seem like a strange article for me to write as a binge eating coach. The truth is, I’m not the coach for everyone. No one is and that’s okay! And as true as this is, it’s also my mission to help as many people as possible to heal from binge eating, make peace with food and feel at home in their bodies. Not just for ourselves, but for those who struggled before us, and for our children who I hope won’t have to have the same experiences we did. So here I’m sharing seven other coaches and therapists whose work I trust, who have overcome their own struggles and who are helping many people to recover from binge eating. I want you to know that there is a ton of support out there for you and this includes so many free resources. If you’ve just started to look into support then you might find this guide helpful too - Which Type of Binge Eating Support is Best for Me: Counselling, Therapy or Coaching ? So let's take a look at the facilitators that I recommend, in no particular order…
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