Hi WoodallKate, Firstly, I would like to say you are not on your own in this. There is help and support available for people using food to control their emotions. Everybody's situation is individual and it is important you get the right help and support for you. Please call our Helpline on 0845 634 ...

Hi John, Firstly it is great to hear that you have started exercising! I am sorry to hear you are struggling with your confidence. Beat recognises the importance of peer support which is why the groups we have been running for over 25 years are so successful. I wanted to ask if you have people you c...

Hi Ruth, Firstly well done for sharing your struggles. It is really important that you feel supported through your eating difficulties. Beat are the UK's leading eating disorder charity and we have a range of peer support groups, online groups and a helpline for you to access in order to get the sup...

Hi Sarah, Emotional overeating can be defined as eating large amounts of food in response to negative emotions (such as anxiety or depression) rather than physical hunger. This kind of eating is used as a way of coping with, or silencing, a range of negative emotions. However, the feelings of guilt ...