If you're one of the sufferers that has to hide away your eating disorder, you're not alone. Eating disorder charity Beat estimates that more than one million people in the UK suffer from some form of eating disorder.
Medical director Dr Sabine Donnai of Nuffield Proactive Health says:
Often employees that develop anorexia are high achievers and will become increasingly frustrated by their tiredness, lack of concentration and subsequent lack of achievement. Most people with an eating obsession do not have insight into their condition and will rationalise their behaviour and physical appearance.
I've had a couple of people write into me sharing their stories, and one male in particular who wishes to remain anonymous, says he is unable to talk to anyone at work about his condition. While his team go out regularly for lunch together, he wishes he could take part, but is too scared.
If you've been in a similar situation and can give some positive advice, then feel free to post a comment or email me in confidence with your story.
