Bulimia: Susannah's story
Nip in the Bud
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Watch time: 08.35 Content and trigger warning:
This is a personal account from one of our contributors to Nip in the Bud's film about Eating Disorders. If you need to take a break and come back later to watch with a friend please do.
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Susannah became bulimic while still at primary school. She was a very active child and excelled in sports and dance. In this film, she shares her experience of coping with bulimia, talks about what helped her, and is passionate about the need for early diagnosis and treatment.
To find out more about Bulimia or other Eating disorders you can find added resources on our website - Helplines are available here:
Eating Disorders
Talk Ed
Website: www.talk-ed.org.uk
BEAT
Website: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
Family Lives
Website: www.familylives.org.uk/advice/teenagers/health-wellbeing/eating-disorders-help
Young Minds
Website: www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/a-z-guide/eating-problems