I have been talking myself better for the past two years. After the claustrophobic silence, having someone there to understand and help – or just listen – can make all the difference.
beat is the leading UK wide charity providing information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders – anorexia, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
Adult Helpline: 0845 634 1414. Young people’s Helpline: 0845 634 7650
Childline: Free, 24 hours, and for any problem – 0800 1111.
SANEline – ‘help at the end of the line’. Call 0845 767 8000.
Overeater’s Anonymous - “a fellowship of individuals who, through shared experience, strength and hope, are recovering from compulsive overeating” – gave me the space to talk in a particularly hard period.
The Samaritans – “…provides confidential non-judgemental emotional support, 24 hours a day for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair” – phone line is 08457 90 90 90.
Mind is obviously on the same page as I am, and their current ‘We need to talk campaign’ is all about helping people to talk – and find the right people to talk to.
