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Presentations of eating disorders in the health service have significantly increased over the last several years.
Former Dublin minor hurler Cormac Ryan is raising money for Pieta House and Bodywhys.
Aislinn and Roisin Duggan (23) are in recovery after several years dealing with their eating disorders.
Dr Aoife O’Sullivan, a GP treating UCC students, writes about the impact of the pandemic on her patients.
Rises in acute presentations and significant increases in referrals to specialist teams also reported.
Since 2018, just over 3% of money allocated to improve supports and treatment was actually spent on this by HSE.
Some people start to deny themselves food in the weeks leading up to Christmas, while others binge eat.
This time of year can be very difficult for a person with an eating disorder, but there are ways to help.
The practice involves eating minimally processed foods that provide maximal nutritional benefits.
“The stress and pressure I put [my body] under, it breaks my heart.”
Charity Bodywhys said that a large number seeking help 10 years on have never accessed any form of treatment.
The Bodywhys group has reported a 9% increase in helpline calls and a 19% increase in email contact from those aged 36-55.
“Eating disorders can affect anyone, regardless of age or gender. They are not about food nor are they a diet.”
Most people seeking help have been unwell for over a decade.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week starts today.
Bodywhys support service said that the majority of calls are from those aged 25-35.
There are 200,000 people in Ireland registered with eating disorders.
Bodywhys says the misconception that eating disorders are a ‘female issue’ can sometimes make it harder for a man to acknowledge there is a problem.
Bodywhys said the books can also act as a trigger for those who already have an eating disorder.
The launch of the programme is to coincide with Eating Disorders Awareness Week.