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.
Heading to University with an Eating Disorder
Heading to University with an Eating Disorder Moving to university is a huge milestone for many young people. I moved to a new city when I went to university at 18 and found myself with this newfound independence, a new city to explore, new friends to
The Journey, the Fear & the Hope
The Journey, the Fear & the Hope The first day we met your Dad and me Talked of how a future together could be That first date we realised we both felt the same Our life's journey began then our miracles came.... - I say you
Being a People Pleaser
Being a People Pleaser The meaning of 'people pleaser' is where you basically do things for other people. Normally people would suggest that you’re doing it because you're kind or nice, but I would do it due to my size. I would feel like if I
Body Image Support in Schools
Body Image Support in Schools Over 53% of men have felt pressured to look ‘good’ due to advertising Over 90% of teenage girls don’t participate in activities due to the way they look. Over 80% of ten-year olds are afraid of being ‘fat’ - When it
Let’s Talk About ED’s and LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈
Let's Talk About ED's and LGBTQ+ 🏳️🌈 LGBTQ+ people face unique challenges that may put them at greater risk of developing an eating disorder. Research shows that, beginning as early as 12, teens who are LGBTQ+ may be at higher risk of binge-eating and purging than
Set Point Theory and Eating Disorder Recovery
Set Point Theory and Eating Disorder Recovery Set point theory is the science as to why diets don’t work! It explains why we lose the same 10lbs over and over again, why we get trapped in this vicious dieting circle and why we can become
Riding the Wave of Results Day
Riding the Wave of Results Day When I think about results day, I remember… Well, not a lot. It was a long time ago since I was heading into school to pick up the scary brown envelope, with a sheet of paper which was meant to
Maisie’s Fundraiser: ‘It’s given me a chance to get out of my comfort zone’
Maisie's Fundraiser: 'It’s given me a chance to get out of my comfort zone' Tell us a little more about you and your affiliation to First Steps ED I’ve been involved with FS for years now. I began volunteering at the EDISS group while I was
I’m Fine?!
I'm Fine?! Just a gentle reminder, you don't always have to be "fine" when with me. For anyone who is struggling I'm sharing this I wrote earlier this year... Much love, Kathy ♥︎ - I'M FINE !? There's a phrase that's used often these days I'm
We’re Off to Wales: Naomi’s First Steps ED Fundraiser!
We're Off to Wales: Naomi's First Steps ED Fundraiser! Why did you choose to fundraise for First Steps ED? Having worked in the Children and Young Person’s team for the last 7 months, as well as volunteering for First Steps ED 3 years before that, I
White T-Shirts & BBQs: Enjoying Summer with an Eating Disorder
White T-Shirts & BBQs: Enjoying Summer with an Eating Disorder Here we go again. Summer is almost here, which for all its shiny pros also comes with a multitude of cons for those in recovery from an eating disorder. It seems all everyone is talking about
Eating Disorders in the Workplace
Eating Disorders in the Workplace I had a conversation with one of our service users this week about heading back to work following some time away to focus on recovery. They had read the previous blog about burnout and related to a lot of what I
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