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.
Tilly’s Story
Tilly's Story I have struggled with eating for most of my life, flicking between binge eating and restrictive disorders as a coping mechanism for undiagnosed autism and ADHD as well as a building lack of identification with my birth gender. I’m a chronic perfectionist and struggle
Family Fun Day
🌟Join us for our Family Fun Day 🌟 Our 20th Anniversary Family Fun Day is fast approaching! We can't wait for you to join us for our family fun day this September. Free entry, everyone welcome! Saturday 21st September 1pm - 4pm St Nicholas Church Hall, Allestree, Derby, DE22
The A-Z of Fundraising for First Steps ED
The A-Z of Fundraising for First Steps ED We have put together an A-Z of fundraising ideas for those who want to support us this year, but don't know where to start. There is something for everyone here, so whether you're feeling creative, sporty or want to
Join our 20 for 20 Challenge in 2024
🌟Join the 20 for 20 Challenge and Make a Difference! 🌟 As part of our 20th anniversary year, we're excited to launch the 20 for 20 Challenge, and we need YOUR help to make it a success. Here's how it works: Choose a fun challenge that involves
Matt and Milly’s First Steps to Recovery: A Partner’s Story
Matt and Milly's First Steps to Recovery: A Partner’s Story When I (23M) first met my partner (24F) at the time, she was almost trying to regain control of her eating but didn’t seem to be quite ready for that at the time. She had been
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Fund Film on Male Muscle Dysmorphia
Crowdfunding Campaign Launched to Fund Film on Male Muscle Dysmorphia Castle Productions are excited to announce the launch of a campaign to support the making of Dis-Morph-Ick, a groundbreaking film that sheds light on the underfunded and overlooked issues of male muscle dysmorphia and eating disorders. The
Achieving Goals in Eating Disorder Recovery
Achieving Goals in Eating Disorder Recovery Today is the day, only a stretch of beach and a mild 9 pm wind stand between me and the sea. It's been years since I've even thought of going in the sea and now, in my vest and pants,
Team Be More Pacific to row 2,800 miles for First Steps ED
Team Be More Pacific to row 2,800 miles for First Steps ED In 2023, 38 teams set out to row across The Atlantic Ocean in The Worlds Toughest Row. Skipper, Robyn Harvey, wanted to do something a bit more unusual and set about recruiting a team
From Healthy to Harmful: An Athlete’s Journey
From Healthy to Harmful: An Athlete's Journey Eating disorders, something that no one ever pictures themselves going through or anticipates will ever happen to them… Personally, I never imagined I’d ever get an eating disorder, and I was fine…until suddenly I wasn’t… There was one day
First Steps to Understanding and Addressing Eating Disorders
First Steps to Understanding and Addressing Eating Disorders Eating disorders are intricate mental health conditions that disrupt a person's relationship with food. The World Health Organization 2019 report stated that 14 million individuals globally, including 3 million children and adolescents, were living with an eating disorder.
Mindful Movement: Nurturing Mental Health through Gentle Motion
Mindful Movement: Nurturing Mental Health through Gentle Motion Did you know that moving with intention and presence is not just about fitness but a nourishing practice for your mind and soul? Picture this: You're not just going through the motions, but you're fully immersed in the
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We are proud to support and offer a platform for individuals who are ready to share their stories and talk about their experiences of recovery. Together we can offer hope to lives affected by eating disorders. If you have something to say, a story to tell or advice to share, you are in the right place.
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