Binge-eating is a common feature in the disordered eating landscape. Binge-Eating Disorder as a diagnosis affects around 3.5% women, 2% men and 1.6% adolescents. Today I speak with Ryan Sheldon, a male who has struggled with binge-eating disorder and is using his experience to help others through his blog, Confessions of a Binge-eater. Important take home messages include: * Accepting you have a problem * Asking for help * Finding someone you can trust to hear and not judge you when you’re struggling * Realising it’s a ‘real’ problem, that you’re not alone, and that there are other men who are struggling with this Other key points: * Body shaming affects men * There will be people out there who will understand and not judge or shame you. Your national ED association is a good place to ask for relevant points of connection and referral. One thing Ryan says would have helped him 5 years ago: * Having someone help me identify that I had a problem. * “I don’t know where I would be right now if I had been asked about my eating habits” says Ryan. Here’s a simple questionnaire that can help you identify if you have an eating issue that warrants further assessment. For further help see your primary health care physician or contact michelle@michellesparkes.com Questions and feedback welcome. michelle@michellesparkes.com @mp_sparkes