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Coping strategies for Binge Eating during lockdowns and beyond
Stress caused by lockdowns, changing restrictions and returning to usual routines post lockdown can impact our ability to cope with emotions and may lead to the use of a way of coping such as binge eating.
https://butterfly.org.au/coping-strategies-for-binge-eating-during-lockdowns-and-beyond/
It was never about the food: Understanding me and my diagnosis of Binge Eating Disorder
"As an adult, my larger size is what's visible and what's targeted, again aggressively, with rarely an attempt at understanding. Eating does not happen in isolation of everything else going on in a person's life and mind." Monica Catherine shares her journey with Binge Eating Disorder.
https://butterfly.org.au/my-diagnosis-of-binge-eating-disorder/
Binge eating disorder
https://butterfly.org.au/eating-disorders/eating-disorders-explained/binge-eating-disorder/
Misunderstood: Myths and facts about binge eating disorder
Binge eating disorder is widely misunderstood, and considering it's the most common, it's about time we understood. We asked people in our community who are experiencing binge eating disorder to share some of the myths that need crushing.
https://butterfly.org.au/misunderstood-myths-and-facts-about-binge-eating-disorder/
Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) says school nurses weighing children will create more harm than good
The Eating Disorders Alliance (EDA) has expressed significant concerns over recent advice published by the Australian College of Nursing (ACN) regarding the “normalisation of collection and discussion of height and weight data of all children". This advice will exacerbate weight stigma, encourage disordered eating and foster body dissatisfaction – key risk factors in the development of an eating disorder.
Kindly Do, Kindly Don’t: Butterfly Foundation invites you to consider the impact of your words and behaviour this Body Image and Eating Disorder Awareness Week
Australia’s leading charity for eating disorders and body image, Butterfly Foundation, is using Body Image and Eating Disorders Awareness Week (BIEDAW), September 2-8, to share important reminders of what Australians should and shouldn’t say, think, or do when it comes to bodies, appearance and eating disorders.
Should I watch a movie or tv show about eating disorders?
Living with an eating disorder can feel isolating, and it’s natural to crave connection with someone who understands or validates our experience. Given these feelings, it’s natural we might be tempted to watch TV shows, movies, or other media content about other people’s experience with disordered eating or an eating disorder – but how do you know if this is going to be helpful or harmful for your recovery, and what can you do if you are triggered by certain content?
https://butterfly.org.au/should-i-watch-a-movie-or-tv-show-about-eating-disorders/
How personality traits can impact eating disorders
An eating disorder is never a choice, and understanding the various risk factors that contribute can help in prevention, early intervention and recovery. In this blog, we explore the link between certain personality features and eating disorders and provide advice and support to manage.
https://butterfly.org.au/how-personality-traits-can-impact-eating-disorders/
New research reveals dangerous gap in Australians’ understanding of eating disorders
Butterfly Foundation is launching a new online screening tool to help the nine in ten people not confident in spotting signs and symptoms of an eating disorder.
