MyApp: My Mental Health
Anorexia nervosa, one of the most common eating disorders, is normally about:
- Restricting what you eat.
- Significant weight loss and/or low body weight for age, sex, and development.
- Having an intense fear of gaining weight, being fat, or becoming fat.
- Using behaviour that interferes with weight gain, such as exercising too much.
- There is usually a disturbance in the way body weight or shape is experienced, and/or body weight or shape has too much influence over self-image.
People with anorexia nervosa often struggle to accept the seriousness of their condition.
Talk to someone. A family member, friend, teacher, or support worker. Start with a trusted person.
When feeling upset, try distractions activities such as drawing or painting, writing in a journal, or watching a favourite film.
Notice the way you speak to yourself about your body, food and behaviour. Begin to add positive statements, letting go of the negative statements. 
Make a list of positive statements you can make about yourself. Pick one and say it daily for a week
Look forward to things. Choose three things each day (not food-related) that you’re excited about, even small things count!
Try relaxation activities such as meditation, mindfulness, or deep breathing. There are many apps available: 
Avoid triggering conversations. If people are talking about dieting, weight, or body image, it’s okay to change the subject or walk away.
Be mindful of social media. Unfollow accounts that promote unrealistic or unhealthy body ideals and disordered eating. Follow people who make you feel good instead.
Talk about something else. Chat about things that happened that day, hobbies, or something funny.
Use distractions. Play music, listen to the radio, or try trivia questions or puzzles at the table.
Do something together after meals. Watch a show, play a game, or go for a walk with family or friends.
Remember, if the people around know and understand these difficulties, they can help with these things.