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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.
Sara was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 16. Through outpatient and inpatient treatment and with her family's support she is now recovering. She does a lot of voluntary work to improve young people's mental health services.
Sara is 20. She works part time and is about to start University. She is in a relationship and lives in a shared house. White Scottish.
Rebekah was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at 16. She has also had bulimia nervosa and was in hospital for six months. Rebekah is a Beat Young Ambassador. She loves reading and writing and has her own blog.
Rebekah is 18, a student and works part-time. She is single and living at home. White British.
Steph started restricting what she ate when she was 13. This developed into anorexia nervosa which she struggled with for about 8 years. She is now fully recovered.
Steph is 23, she is in a relationship and lives at home with her parents. White Scottish.
Francesca was diagnosed with anorexia nervosa in early teens, which later developed into bulimia nervosa. She believes people will only respond to help when they are ready to get better, not if forced. Francesca never thought that she could even be able to enjoy eating but says now her favourite food is Thai.
Francesca is a full time student. She has four siblings and lives at home with her parents. White British.
