Eating disorders

Anorexia, Bulimia and Binge Eating are thought to be ways of managing intense feelings about yourself.

Some of these feelings might be;

  • Not liking the way you look
  • Hating yourself
  • Wanting to have more control over your life
  • Anxiety
  • Wanting to avoid painful feelings/thoughts/memories or numbness.

There are services that specialise in dealing with these issues. You should speak to a trusted adult or a professional to get help.

Anxiety means feeling nervous and worried.

Who could you tell?

Your parents, another relative like an aunt, uncle or grandparent, a teacher, the school nurse, the school welfare officer, a service like SACL: 1800 806 292 or Kids Help Line: 1800 55 1800, a friend’s parents, your doctor.

Links

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For more information

For more information about this or to contact the South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault go to the SECASA website.