Eating Disorders Support Group Jersey

Beating the Myths:

elaine — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 20:44:17 +0000

The Truth About Fashion and Eating Disorders

The British Fashion Council are working with beat to tell the truth about

eating disorders, and to make sure that anyone can get the help they need

Eating disorders are not caused by fashion models

Research is discovering their causes, which include the interaction between

genetic factors, personality types, life events and societies’ pressures

Eating disorders are not just about being very thin

You can’t tell if someone has an eating disorder by their shape and size

alone. The real pain of an eating disorder is on the inside, not the outside

Eating disorders are not a lifestyle choice

They are a serious mental illness, with dangerous effects on physical health

if left untreated. 1 in 5 people affected die prematurely.

Eating disorders are not a modern illness

They were first recorded in the 1680’s. The pressures and pace of modern

life and the increased role of the media in spreading global cultural ideals

can help explain their increase

Eating disorders can be beaten

With the appropriate help, treatment and support is possible to make a full

recovery. The sooner someone gets the help they need, the better.

If you are worried about yourself or a friend You can contact us confidentially by email: enquiries@beatjersey.com

or by Telephone: Laura 07797724651 and Elaine 07797774794

Charity Night is a great Success

elaine — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 08:43:21 +0000

The Charity event held at Pure on Friday in aid of the Just Giving Team was a huge success and raised £530 for the Beat Jersey. A big thank you to all who attended and to the event organisers.

Help Raise money for Eating Disorders Support Group Jersey

elaine — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:09:14 +0000

To find out how you can help Nick raise money online for you, click here:

Using http://www.justgiving.com.

There are over 6000 charities raising money using Justgiving and more are joining each day!

“This group / charity supports suffers of eating disorders. My mother was involved in this group but unfortunatly she passed away last week so i wiould like to help raise some money for the charity in question.”.

Nick

The JustGiving Team
charities@justgiving.com
0845 021 2133

What are the signs of anorexia and bulimia?

elaine — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 21:03:58 +0000

Weight loss or unusual weight changes
In girls, periods being irregular or stopping
Missing meals, eating very little and avoiding ‘fattening foods’
Avoiding eating in public, secret eating, large amounts of food disappearing
Believing they are fat when underweight
Exercising excessively
Becoming preoccupied with food, cooking for other people
Going to the bathroom or toilet immediately after meals
Using laxatives and vomiting to control weight

Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2009

elaine — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 20:54:09 +0000

February 23rd - 28th is Eating Disorders Awareness Week 2009

Making people aware of Eating Disorders and how they may effect family and friends within the community.

The 9th Annual General Meeting

elaine — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:02:07 +0000

Eating Disorders Support Group Jersey

You are warmly invited to attend

The 10th Annual General Meeting of
The Eating Disorders Action Group
to be held on Monday 20th September 2008 at

The Willows Day Centre,
Green Street,
St. Helier,
commencing at 8 p.m.

All welcome

Further Information
Tel Laura on 07797724651
or Elaine on 07797774794
or e-mail:enquiries@beatjersey.com

“Chew and Spit”

elaine — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 16:32:11 +0000

Conditions as complex as eating disorders inevitably mean that there are variations in the typical signs described in this leaflet, and not all symptoms will apply to all people. In fact many people find they have a diagnosis of an A-typical Eating Disorder or Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (EDNOS). These are disorders where you have some but not all of the diagnostic signs for anorexia or bulimia. You may also be diagnosed with a ‘partial syndrome’ eating disorder if for example you are a woman with anorexia who has irregular or normal periods, or perhaps your bulimic episodes are very infrequent.

Some eating problems are much more distinct, such as ‘chew and spit’ behaviour, when a person chews food and spits it out, rather than swallowing - normal or even large amounts of food. Another example is regurgitation when food is swallowed, and is then brought back up into the mouth for re-chewing. Some people eat non-foods, such as paper tissues, to fill themselves up without the calorific intake. All of these behaviours are more common than many people believe and sometimes exist alongside other eating disorder symptoms. They can often be overcome with professional help.