Don’t go lie in B.E.

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 definition of an Binge eating disorder is where he or she eats when

they’re not hungry or can’t stop after they’ve had enough food. But also will
eating quicker than usual , eating even when they’re full , eating when
they’re not hungry , eating alone or in secret. However, overeater will
often feel upset or guilty after doing some of these activities and
sometimes feel as if they’re being pushed to do it, even though they know
they shouldn’t. And it’s simply out of their control.

Young Teens and why they binge eat:

Here are some of the possible reason why your child is binge eating

Having parents who worry obsessively about their own weight

Feeling out of control – in these cases they feel their body is the one thing
they can control ,Trying to be popular and wanting to look like celebrities
and sports stars especially looking on instagram. Feeling they aren’t
good. enough ,Hating their body , Starting a diet but not being able to stop ,
Overeating and not being able to stop
 But how can young teens from binge eating?
As much as it sound so simple but one way from stopping B.E.D is asking
for help.

What can parents do to help their children from Binge eating?

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 :

f you have an eating disorder, or someone in your family does, b-eat

is the place you can go to for information and support.
Helpline number for under 25's: 0808 801 0711 (Daily 3pm-10pm)
Email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk

Young minds: Support and advice for parents worried about a child or
young person. Helpline: 0808 802 5544 Mon-Fri 9:30am – 4pm

Also Therapy or counselling – a trained professional will talk to your child

and work with them to understand why they have an eating problem. You
can usually join the sessions if your child is comfortable with this.

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.