It is important to make an appointment with a health professional as soon as possible if you are concerned about an eating disorder. Early intervention will get you on the path to long-term recovery, sooner.
Binge eating disorder (BED) is a serious mental illness characterised by regular episodes of binge eating. Binge eating involves eating an excessive amount of food, which may take place in a rapid space of time or may be more of an extended grazing. These episodes can feel chaotic, uncontrollable and highly distressing.
Staying 'recovered' can be a lifelong commitment and for many people, relapse is part of the process. But through self-help, connection, education and meaningful activity, recovery is possible.
Anorexia nervosa is characterised by body image distortion with an obsessive fear of gaining weight, which manifests itself through depriving the body of food.
The EDV bookshop is a selection of books chosen by the EDV team that you may helpful in your recovery journey. The bookshop is run as an affiliate program with Booktopia, with 7.5% of every sale going directly towards supporting EDV's programs and services.
EDV have collated a diverse range of recovery stories from members of the community.
