Eating / Weight Problems
Most people are
unhappy with their bodies some of the time - thinking they are too fat,
too thin, or just the wrong shape. It's especially hard during the
teenage years as your bodies are changing a lot, often very quickly.
It's good to want to be a healthy weight so our bodies can work well.
However,
sometimes what you think about food can get muddled up with what you
think and feel about yourself. If things are going wrong in your life
sometimes it can go wrong in how you treat your body. Eating disorders
are sometimes a way of not having to face up to painful problems in
life and difficulties you can't solve. Eating (or not eating) can be
used as a way of showing deeper feelings of unhappiness.
Eating
problems and disorders are not just about food, they are about
feelings. It can be really hard to cope with an eating problem or
disorder on your own. Talking to someone might help you feel more able
to cope. Try and talk to someone you like and trust.
You can get more information here:
Eating Disorders Association
Tel: (0845) 6347650 (Youthline - Monday to Friday from 4.30pm to 8.30pm, Saturdays from 1.00pm to 4.30pm, Closed on Sunday)
Text: 07977 493345 (Standard text rates apply)
Email: talkback@edauk.com
Web: www.edauk.com (Click on 'For Young People')
Web: www.youngminds.org.uk
Youth Access
You can get details of advice and counselling services for young people in your area by contacting Youth Access on 0208 772 9900 (Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 1.00pm and 2.00pm to 4.30pm).