Mersey Waves

Anorexia - Regaining control

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For many of us, lockdown life has made the food we eat and the meals we plan so very important. But for an increasing number of people, food has become the enemy and an obstacle to achieving ‘perfection’. In this episode, we chat to Ashleigh who found herself in the unrelenting grip of anorexia and body dysmorphia in her late teens. Ashleigh talks openly about her experience and how, a decade on, she has taken back control and is now helping others who are struggling with their mental health and wellbeing. If you are affected by Ashleigh’s story, or would like to talk to someone, please contact your GP or find support at:

• Leading eating disorder charity Beat
• NHS UK advice on eating disorders
• Support for parents of children with eating disorders