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Fiona-Grace has experienced anorexia nervosa and binging and purging since she was 14. With a few inpatient admissions, she has gained most help from therapies based on mentalisation techniques. Also anti-depressant and anti-anxiety medication has been helpful.
Fiona-Grace is 22 and a University student. She is single and lives with a friend. White Scottish.
Charlotte started restricting the food she ate when she was 14. Later she started binging and purging and she avoids social occasions involving food. Charlotte finds volunteering very rewarding, and is an ambassador for Young Minds and Beat (Beating Eating Disorders).
Charlotte is 22 and a part-time student. She also volunteers with a local learning disabilities group. White British.
Diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 18, it took Laura two and a half years to get specialist help. Through psychotherapy, her own hard work and support from family and friends, she is now working towards recovery
Laura is 20 and studying to be a teacher. She is single and lives in halls of residence. White British.
James developed anorexia nervosa at the age of 20, having always been very sporty and interested in nutrition. With the help and support of an eating disorders unit and through his own commitment and determination he is now gradually recovering.
James is 21 and lives at home with his parents, attending an eating disorders unit a few times a week. Mixed Race British.
Lauren was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at the age of 20. Through cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as an outpatient and her parents support she is now in recovery. Relaxation, making time for herself, and writing and playing music also helped Lauren.
Lauren is 23 and a part time youth worker. She is engaged and lives with her parents. White Scottish.
Chloe's problems with eating date back to when she was 13. It took a while for her to be referred but when she was, she found working with the occupational therapist and the psychologist the most helpful things towards recovery.
Chloe is a student. She is in a relationship and lives in a shared flat. White Scottish.
Katherine was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 11. Due to the atypical nature of her condition, she didn't respond as well to conventional treatment. Hypnotherapy helped her change her mindset and start to get better.
Katherine is 19 and a first-year-law student. She lives in university halls of residence. White British.
Elizabeth was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 12. Through inpatient and outpatient care and CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) she has learnt to control the eating disorder. She wants to be well to have a successful career in journalism.
Elizabeth is 20 and a second year language student at University. She is single and lives in halls of residence. White British.
Andrew has experienced both anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa since he was about 17. Counselling, moving away from home to his own place and having a supportive girlfriend have all helped him through to a better place for recovery.
Andrew is 19 and at college. He is in a relationship and lives in a shared house. White Scottish.
Jamie was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 14. Initially receiving counselling through CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service), he struggled to be referred to appropriate adult services. Jamie stresses the importance of raising awareness of men with eating disorders.
Jamie is 19 and in college. He is single and living with his parents. White British.
