More than half of men with eating disorders in the UK have never received treatment, according to a new survey by leading charity Beat. Until a couple of years ago, Chris Hayter fell into this category, having battled a decade-long eating disorder without any professional help.
Chris was just 16 years old when his whole world turned upside down and he began bingeing and purging to cope at home. He felt unable to talk about his mental health and struggles with food - and nobody questioned him.
As a young gay man, it was deemed normal for Chris to restrict his weight and focus on his appearance. After finally reaching out for support, the 31-year-old is sharing his story to help other men who feel too ashamed, confused or embarrassed to speak up.
