In today’s episode, Lauren shares with us her personal struggles of identifying, and coming to terms with having binge eating disorder. She talks on how it’s triggered, how people around you can influence this, and the help that is out there.
Helplines:
Australia:
Butterfly foundation: 1800 ED HOPE (1800 33 4673) - freephone, email and web support for individuals experiencing eating disorders. 24 hour access.
Eating Disorders Families Australia: 1300 195 626 | admin@edfa.org.au - support, education, and advocacy services for carers and families impacted by an eating disorder
Switzerland:
Young4HelpChat: online. Peer chats for younger people experiencing similar events together. Help with understanding what you’re going through and how to deal with your situation.
147.ch: 147 - free and confidential support by phone, text message (SMS) and online chat for mental health, crisis or behaviour support. (24/7)
Verbal Tel 143 - Die Dargebotene Hand: 143 - empathetic listening and a respectful presence for anyone in acute crisis or ongoing griefs and sorrows. (24/7)
South Africa:
Lifeline South Africa: 0861 322 322
EDSA: 081 444 7000 | 073 593 2722 - designed to help people with eating disorders find the help they need to safely overcome these conditions.
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