Eating Disorders
Royal College of Psychiatrists state that 1 in every 50 people will have an eating disorder at some point in their life.
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa are the two main eating disorders. The good news is that most people diagnosed with these disorders can improve their lives and many fully recover.
If you or someone you care about has, or is worried they may have, an eating disorder you’re best to:
- Talk to a GP.
- Call NHS 24 on 08454 24 24 24 or 18001 08454 24 24 24 if you have a textphone. A specially trained nurse or advisor will help you if you are ill or have health concerns about someone close to you. They can also help about local health services and other useful contacts.
Below you’ll find links to support locally and at the end of the phone. For online information and support see the links down the left hand side of the page. There’s also information for younger people dealing with eating disorders.
Local Support
If you need emotional advice and support you can talk to your GP. If you require longer term assistance, ask your doctor about referring you to a counsellor. The following organisations can also help:
Eastwood Bridges
The team provides services to people in the Eastwood area that are experiencing mild to moderate mental health problems, offering counselling and group work for stress anxiety and low mood.
Tel: 0141 300 1235
Address: Clarkston Clinic: 56 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, G76 7BN
Causeway One Stop Shop
Causeway offer support and services to people experiencing mental health problems. You can get in touch with Causeway yourself and do not need to have a diagnosis from your GP. Causeway services can be tailored to your needs and include one to one work and groups.
Email: admin@causeway-ramh.org
Tel: 0141 577 5557
Drop-in resource centre: 112b Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6EG.
Opening hours: Mon–Thurs 9am–5 pm, Fri 9am–4pm
Phone Support
Breathing Space 08457 90 90 90
free, 6pm–2am
Provides confidential and emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.
Beat 0845 634 1414
low rate, Mon–Fri, 10.30am–8.30pm, Sat,1pm–4.30pm
Email: help@b-eat.co.uk (create mail:to link)
Youthline 0845 634 7650
low rate, Mon–Fri, 4:30pm–8:30pm, Sat, 1:00pm–4:30pm
Text messaging: 07786 20 18 20
Email: fyp@b-eat.co.uk (create mail:to link)
Provides information, help and support for people affected by eating disorders and, in particular, anorexia and bulimia nervosa.
