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What can we do to help the young teens who may struggle with a
binge eating disorder?
Over 1.25 million people in the uk alone suffer from B.E.D better known as
Binge Eating Disorder and is the second most common problem to this day.
However , those 1.25 million people who suffer , only 25% who affected
are male. In recent research the NHS had said that 6.4% of adults shows
signs of binge eating, so not only young teens can suffer from this also.
What is B.E.D?
The first sign of seeing your child go through a binge eating disorder is to
take them to your local GP. However, don’t rely on your doctors there are
so many helplines that you can call and ask for help such as :
Young minds: Support and advice for parents worried about a child or
young person. Helpline: 0808 802 5544 Mon-Fri 9:30am – 4pm
But here are some tips to when your child does come to you for help:
Make sure to listen to the m carefully and don’t ruth them when he/she is
talking
Tell them that you are there for them, that they are not alone in this.
Don’t feel guilty or responsible • Set a good example and keep up your own
healthy eating habits
Avoid talking about how your child looks, in weight , body face etc.