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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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Helena Vesty

Teenager suffering anorexia since age 12 deteriorated amid GCSE stress - the five things all worried parents should do

"The stress from GCSEs and having a big change in my life made my eating disorder behaviours much worse and they were noticed by others."

Eden began struggling with her eating disorder when she was just 12 years old, after being diagnosed with diabetes. But when she got to her GCSEs, the stress of exams only made things worse.

Now 18, Eden, who asked to only be referred to by her first name, is sharing her experiences of seeking treatment - even though she felt 'ashamed and afraid' of talking about her feelings - in a bid to make sure others do the same.

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