Welcome to our blog!
We are passionate about offering a service and community which is inclusive, empathic, understanding and non-judgmental. We believe that support should be available for all those affected by eating difficulties and disorders regardless of age, race, gender identity, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
These principles of equality and diversity underpin our person-centred, service user led approach to mental health and a big part of the reason we decided to launch our blog space. Here you’ll find First Steps ED updates, as well as stories and features from our community. We want to give everyone an opportunity to share stories, introduce unheard voices and discuss important topics around mental health and eating disorders.
The Fight Must Go On
The Fight Must Go On It’s one of those days. When giving up seems easier than fighting. The demon inside you is still strong. Not ready to be defeated yet. The ongoing battle is exhausting. The constant buzzing in your head. It’s tiring and draining. You
Menopause & Movement: Dancing Through the Change
Menopause & Movement: Dancing Through the Change What Is Menopause, Anyway? Menopause: that inevitable rite of passage where your ovaries decide to retire, typically between ages 45 and 55. Without getting too biological, your ovaries stop releasing eggs, which means there is a decline in the
My Journey with Food Anxiety – A Recovery Story
My Journey with Food Anxiety - A Recovery Story I found First Steps ED online when I was at my lowest point. My diet had become incredibly restrictive, and I was consumed by anxiety around food. I was terrified of contamination, and as time went on,
From Silent Struggles to Hope: CEO Daniel Magson Shares His Story on Full of Beans Podcast
From Silent Struggles to Hope: CEO Daniel Magson Shares His Story on Full of Beans Podcast We’re proud to share that First Steps ED CEO, Daniel Magson, recently joined the Full of Beans podcast to speak candidly about his personal journey with bulimia, and how it led him
Why Volunteering Matters in Mental Health Charities
Why Volunteering Matters in Mental Health Charities As we celebrate Volunteers’ Week this June, I’ve been reflecting on the incredible impact that volunteers have for organisations like First Steps ED as well as the individuals and communities they serve. Having been a volunteer blog writer for a
Sports reporter Abigail Davies partners with eating disorders charity as first celebrity patron
Sports reporter Abigail Davies partners with eating disorders charity as first celebrity patron Sky Sports reporter Abigail Davies has teamed up with eating disorders charity, First Steps ED, as its first celebrity patron. Abigail will use her personal experience of eating disorders in partnership with First Steps
Relapsing into Darkness: My Journey Through Binge Eating Disorder and Back
Relapsing into Darkness: My Journey Through Binge Eating Disorder and Back Trigger Warning: This blog contains detailed discussions of eating disorders, including Binge Eating Disorder and Bulimia. Binge Eating Disorder is one of those eating disorders that is not spoken about enough. Unfortunately, many
It Takes a Village: How Community Supports Eating Disorder Recovery
It Takes a Village: How Community Supports Eating Disorder Recovery Recovery from an eating disorder can feel like a solo journey, but the truth is, no one heals on their own. As we head into Mental Health Awareness Week and reflect on this year’s theme of
First Steps ED: Supporting Your First Steps Toward Eating Disorder Recovery
First Steps ED: Supporting Your First Steps Toward Eating Disorder Recovery Struggling with eating difficulties or an eating disorder, whether diagnosed or not, can feel overwhelming. But you're not alone, and charities like First Steps ED are here to help you through your journey with compassionate,
Stress Awareness Month & Eating Disorders: A Personal Reflection
Stress Awareness Month & Eating Disorders: A Personal Reflection Where Does Stress Come From? Honestly —everywhere. Stress can stem from a million tiny things: a comment during a conversation, your crammed schedule, the unpredictable weather, or even the energy in a room (if you’re into that
Finding Me Again in Eating Disorder Recovery
How Does It Feel to Be Able to Say You've Fully Recovered From Your Eating Disorder? It feels empowering. It feels beyond anything I can describe. The very thoughts and behaviours that came with the agony I was putting my body through, all because the voice
Strategic Plan 2024 -2026
FSED Strategic Plan 2024 - 2026Download Contributed by First Steps ED First Steps ED supports nearly 3,000 people a year. If you'd like to help us keep doing this, please make a donation from as little as £1 via our
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