Support Group

We run monthly groups for people with an eating disorder and for carers. 

Groups are held on the first Tuesday of every month 7.00 - 8.30pm at Syeda, you can just turn up, you can attend each time or as and when you feel able to.   

The dates in 2012 are:  

 

  • 3rd January

  • 7th February

  • 6th March

  • 3rd April

  • 1st May

  • 29th May*

  • 3rd July

  • 7th August

  • 4th September

  • 2nd October

  • 6th November

  • 4th December

*June meeting being held on the 29th May due to a bank holiday on the 5th June.

Is a support group for me?

  • When someone first attends a support group, he or she will often feel a tremendous relief.  There is a sense of being understood, and group members talk of coming away afterwards feeling more hopeful and confident. 

  • If you have an eating disorder and are not yet in treatment, a support group can help you take the first step.  If you’re already in treatment, it can give you additional encouragement and a safe environment to share your experiences.  If you’ve been in recovery for some time, but feel you need support occasionally, you can use the group that way.  You don’t need to come every time.

  • Both for people with an eating disorder and for carers, a support group provides companionship, information and positive thinking.  It can be an important source of emotional and social support, and a chance to share and learn new, practical ways of dealing with the difficult situation you are in.

  • Being a member of a support group is about giving as well as receiving and group members often say how good it feels to know you have also helped someone else. 

 

SYEDA Support groups at other venues

  • BiteBack is a support network run by Syeda for university students affected by eating disorders.  Whether you are suffering from an eating disorder yourself or you are worried about a friend or housemate, BiteBack is there to offer you support and information.

  • We run a monthly group information and support session for sufferers and friends and also offer One2One sessions by appointment.  You can call or text us to book a One2One appointment on:

0114 272 8822  or 07722 269855

  • The group is completely confidential and does not affect your medical or university records.

  • You can come along and just listen if you do not feel like talking.

No need to book, just drop in!

For more information on Bite-Back visit:  www.bite-back.org.uk