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My story of recovery from a chronic eating disorder that spanned across 27 years.

I am 44 years old and I would like to share my story of recovery from a chronic eating disorder that spanned across 27 years. My hope that is that I can help as many young people as possible not to go through years of pain and anguish, and anyone who has been suffering with a eating disorder for extended period of time that you absolutely can heal yourself and change with the right tools and mindset.

#2 Why people binge and tips to help

Whatever your age, gender or cultural environment, Binge Eating Disorder (BED) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) can happen to anyone. Whether you have a diagnosis for binge eating or bulimia, or feel you might be experiencing some form of disordered eating, understanding yourself and your relationship with food can be empowering.

#3 Not sure if you really want to recover from your eating disorder? That’s totally normal.

Recovery from an eating disorder can be challenging. A part of you might desperately want to heal, while another part of you is clinging to the behaviours you know no longer serve you.

360,000 Australian men living with an eating disorder

(Sydney) Tuesday, 11 June 2019 – The Butterfly Foundation has called for an urgent change to language and awareness this Men’s Health Week (June 10-16) for anyone who plays a role in a young man’s life to stop increasing levels of body dissatisfaction among Australian boys.

Major Medicare reform makes history for eating disorders treatment in Australia

Sunday 9 December 2018 – Today we made history. Families and individuals across the country welcomed today’s announcement by Prime Minister, Scott Morrison, and Minister for Health, Greg Hunt, of the life changing amendment to the Medicare Benefits Scheme to improve access and affordability of appropriate eating disorders treatment across Australia.

The power of men’s voices inspires help-seeking for eating disorders

Saturday 2nd June – Today is World Eating Disorders Action Day. This is a day we collectively shine a spotlight on the needs of those around the world living with an eating disorder. This year we continue to be focused on breaking down the stigma associated with eating disorders and the barriers to help-seeking associated with these complex, potentially fatal mental illnesses.

What I want people to know about my eating disorder

Today is World Eating Disorders Action Day and the theme is #WeDoAct2BreakStigma. We reached out to our community and asked them to share ONE thing they wish people understood about their eating disorder or their loved one's eating disorder.

Australian Health Ministers’ commitment to eating disorders confirmed

4 August, 2017 - Butterfly Foundation, Australia’s leading organisation for eating disorders, was inspired by the collective commitment made by all of Australia’s Health Ministers at yesterday’s COAG Health Minister’s meeting to address the critical need of 1 million Australians with an eating disorder.