Talking to someone

You might want to get help but are afraid of how people around you will react. You may be afraid that others will become angry with you. You may fear you will lose the control you have over your life. You might be frightened about having to change your weight. Telling someone how you feel can be very scary and it takes a lot of courage. However, it is one of the most important steps you can take towards getting better.

If you need answers to questions, support, or a listening ear you can contact the youth team. We can talk through this with you.  Find our contact details here

If you have already talked to a friend about what has been happening, well done! You should also think about talking to an adult. Try and find someone you can trust – someone you can talk openly to about your difficulties. Sometimes it can be easier to talk to someone at school/college/uni or a club or society you belong to before you to talk to someone in your family. If so…

• Make an appointment when he or she has time to listen.
• If possible meet in a place that is private and where you are less likely to be overheard.
• Tell them your worries and concerns about what will happen next.
• Ask them if they have to pass on any information you tell them, and who they will pass it to.
  

“I made a huge fuss about having to eat, but although I hated it, I was desperate for someone to be stronger than my anorexia. If it was left up to me, I probably would have died.”