Herald - Issue 398

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Then things started happening for me as a player.” Freddie’s story is sadly one of (too) many, yet Eating Disorders in men is still considered a hush-hush subject, with women more likely to, and from an early age, compare themselves to other women and confess their anxiety about weight and shape. Women talk about food and dieting and are more likely to overtly seek weight loss through dieting, while many men with eating problems hide their di culties with excessive exercise, or going to the gym. If Freddie’s story struck a chord, you are not alone; Approximately 1.25 million people in the UK have an eating disorder. With 25% of those affected being male. Exact prevalence rates of eating disorders are di cult to gauge. A 2017 study by Hay et al found that anorexia accounted for 8% of cases, avoidant/ restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID) 5%, binge eating disorder 22%, bulimia 19%, and other speci ed feeding or eating disorder (OSFED) 47%. Southampton-based Support Group, Acacia Dreams can help – eir mission is to provide a safe place for people who have di culties with food, shape or weight. Acacia Dreams was founded by two friends who have had personal experiences with eating and body image engagement, enabling people to feel truly heard whatever they may be experiencing. Acacia Dreams do not focus on a having a clinical diagnosis or being within a certain weight range; they will treat everyone in exactly the same manner. Whether you are currently struggling, focusing on recovering or looking for insight regarding a loved one: everyone is welcome. ey aim to help people explore the options available to them at every stage of their journey, with a focus on Hampshire support networks and services; ey will signpost people to the numerous avenues they can take to get the right support for them. Something that clicks with one person doesn’t necessarily click with another and as a result, at the forefront of signposting people to di erent options, they will respect that everyone has a unique and personal journey. Due to the current Coronavirus pandemic they have shi ed services online in the form of a monthly group call on the rst Wednesday of each month or 30 minute individual sessions on the remaining Wednesday evenings. e pandemic has put an additional strain on people’s mental health and therefore now they o er additional 1-1 virtual sessions to better support people in the area. One user comments: “I’m so glad I found them when I did because, by the end of January when I really started to relapse, I never would have reached out. It has been a lifeline.” Help is one click away - Get in touch: www. acaciadreams.co.uk or for national services contact BEAT www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk 0300 123 3355 or email info@beateatingdisorders.org.uk View Freddie’s documentary on BBC iPlayer: www. bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m000n1xx/freddie- into -living-with-bulimia difficulties. Through their journey there were many ups and downs, but their companionship, u n d e r s t a n d i n g , conversations, creativity, tea and laughter made their journey a little bit easier. Providing support, to those in Southampton and surrounding areas, through active listening; a skill that encompasses acceptance and complete