15/02/2026
February is Eating Disorder Awareness Month.
Eating disorders are complex mental health conditions — and there is more than one type. They don’t always look the same, and they don’t always look obvious.
Here are some of the recognised types:
• Anorexia nervosa – Often involves restrictive eating, an intense fear of weight gain, and struggles around control and self-worth.
• Bulimia nervosa – Often involves cycles of bingeing and purging, alongside feelings of shame and distress.
• Binge eating disorder – Involves recurrent episodes of binge eating, often linked to emotional distress.
• ARFID – Involves avoiding or restricting food due to anxiety, fear, or sensory sensitivity.
• OSFED – Disordered eating patterns that don’t fit one specific diagnosis, but are still serious and valid.
Different diagnoses — but often similar underlying struggles such as anxiety, perfectionism, and rigid thinking.
For anyone who may be struggling — or knows someone who is — we have a specialist in our team who supports disordered eating.
You don’t have to face this alone.
If you need support in the UK:
Beat Eating Disorders: www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
