Sorry there’s no blog this week – we’re in Keswick, enjoying the lovely lakes! As part of the week I gave a 4 minute testimony, and it’s airing along with a fab sermon (and some rousing hymns) on Radio 4, this Sunday. If you fancy listening, (and even better, praying since it’ll go out to many people), then go here. Thank-you! Share…FacebookTwitterTumblrPinterestStumbleUponDiggemail
If you’re struggling with an eating disorder and you go to your GP, you’re doing something enormously brave. You’re making yourself vulnerable. You’re sticking two fingers up to an addiction that can kill. You’re saying no to a host of voices that tell you, “you’re not sick enough, you don’t deserve any help.” The last thing you need to hear from your GP are the same words. “I’m sorry, but you’re not ill enough to qualify for treatment.” Sadly, this is …Read More
I’ve written a wee booklet about eating disorders, published by the folks at Day One. Here’s the blurb: More than 1.6 million people in the UK suffer from diagnosed or undiagnosed eating disorders – and 14-25 year olds are most affected. What does the Bible say about this issue? If we’re struggling ourselves, how can we move forward? If we’re caring for others, how can we help? In this short booklet aimed at both sufferers and carers, Emma Scrivener looks at …Read More
In the last ten years, the number of under-19s receiving treatment for an eating disorder has risen by 172%. That’s quite a stat. It should be surprising, except, well, it’s not. Everyone knows someone who’s been affected. Schools and colleges expect it. Many industries endorse it. A generation of young people (predominantly girls) are starving themselves to death and it’s part of the furniture. Eating disorders are not the only issue. But they’re the default for far too many. Why? Here are some guesses: …Read More
Letter from a friend: Hi Emma. Sorry I haven’t replied for a while. In answer to your question; My eating disorder makes me feel strong. I know this isn’t true but I feel like it is. I know you’re right. I know this takes everything away from me. I know I have to eat and not lose more weight, but it’s much more easy to listen to the lies. I want to trust God but I’m frightened. And when …Read More
Compulsive overeating is where someone feels compelled to eat when they are not hungry and cannot stop when they have had enough. It affects more people than both anorexia and bulimia and usually begins in late adolescence or early adulthood. According to the sources below… Most, but not all, begin to eat compulsively after a period of dieting Most put others first and attend to the needs of other people and not themselves Most, but not all, have some difficulty knowing or expressing their …Read More
I’m on holiday for the next few days, (wooop!) so you’re getting a bit of a break. In the meantime, here’s some fun stuff (ED recovery from the perspective of a cat)… http://www.buzzfeed.com/kbenning/eating-disorder-treatment-as-told-by-pictures-of-c-tjdd Share…FacebookTwitterTumblrPinterestStumbleUponDiggemail
A friend of mine – a Christian – is battling a serious eating disorder. She’s in a very hard place: a place that feels hopeless and lonely and frightening. It would be tempting for her to give up: but she’s not. I’m proud of her for fighting and I believe she’ll come through. She’s a very gifted photographer; and when I asked her what helps her keep going; she showed me these – I hope they encourage you too: …Read More
