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For many parents, Maternal Health Week brings a mix of emotions. It’s a time when the spotlight finally shines on the immense pressure of raising children, but for those of us navigating an eating disorder, it can also highlight a gap in care. If you’ve ever reached out for help only to be handed a standard diagnosis that didn’t quite fit your life, or if you’ve felt that treatment models were trying to squeeze you into a box that didn't account for your neurodivergent brain,

For many, the idea of a "family meal" or a "relaxed dinner" is associated with warmth and connection. However, if you or your child experience Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) or significant sensory sensitivities, mealtimes can often feel like a high-stakes sensory gauntlet. The clash of clinking cutlery, the overwhelming scent of steaming vegetables, and the unpredictable textures on a plate can trigger a physiological "fight or flight" response before a sin

As we enter May, we observe BPD Awareness Month: a time dedicated to increasing understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder, also known as Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we believe this month is an essential opportunity to discuss the profound and often overlooked intersection between BPD and eating disorders. For many individuals, an eating disorder is not purely about food or body shape. Instead, it is a complex tool u

For too long, the cultural narrative surrounding eating disorders has been narrow, rigid, and ultimately exclusionary. When we think of an "eating disorder," the image that often comes to mind: the one reinforced by media and historically by medical systems: is that of a young, white, emaciated cisgender woman. But this "look" is a myth. At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we know that eating disorders are heterogeneous. They do not discriminate based on age, gender identity, rac

For many people struggling with their relationship with food, the experience of a binge feels like a sudden, overwhelming loss of agency. You may have spent years telling yourself that if you just had more "discipline" or "willpower," you could finally stop the cycle. Perhaps you wake up every Monday morning with a firm plan to "be good," only to find yourself back in the same distressing pattern by Wednesday evening. At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we want to start by valida

If you are a parent or carer of a child navigating an eating disorder, you are likely operating in a state of high alert. You might feel like you are the only thing standing between your child and a life-altering illness. In that high-stakes environment, the idea of "self-care" can feel not only impossible but almost offensive. How can you take a walk or read a book when your child is struggling to complete a meal? At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we often see parents who view

For too long, the cultural narrative surrounding eating disorders has been narrowly focused. The prevailing image: reinforced by outdated clinical models and media tropes: often suggests that these challenges only affect young, neurotypical women. This narrow lens creates a profound "silent crisis" for men. At The Eating Disorders Clinic, we recognise that eating disorders are heterogeneous: they look, feel, and manifest differently in every individual. If you are a man strug

Motherhood is often described as a marathon, but for neurodivergent mums, it can feel more like a marathon run through a construction site during a thunderstorm. Between the constant noise, the sticky textures of toddler life, and the high-stakes executive functioning required to keep a household running, your sensory system is often working overtime. This week marks Maternal Mental Health Awareness Week 2026, and the theme is "Rediscovering You." It is a beautiful sentiment,