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Ambassador voices: Recovering from an eating disorder

Illustration shows a young woman looking in the mirror smiling. The text reads: "Leaving your eating disorder behind can be scary, but living with it for the rest of your life will always be scarier"
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Next Steps

  • Beat help people overcome eating disorders through helplines, online support and self-help groups. Call 0808 801 0677 or, if you're under 18, call their Youthline on 0808 801 0711.
  • The Self-Esteem Team (SET) run workshops in schools across the UK to help tackle young people's issues with body image, self-worth and mental health.
  • Mind offers advice and support to people with mental health problems. Their helpline runs nine to six from Monday to Friday. 0300 123 3393
  • If you're under 25 and would like free confidential telephone counselling from The Mix to help you figure things out complete this form and we'll call you to arrange your first session.
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  • Need help but confused where to go locally? Download our StepFinder iPhone app to find local support services quickly.

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body image| disordered eating| eating disorder| eating disorder awareness

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Updated on 04-Mar-2020

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