'Men Get Eating Disorders Too' will soon be launching a Peer Support Group in Brighton and Hove for men who are affected by eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder) and associated exercise disorders (compulsive exercise and 'Bigorexia'.)

The main purpose of the Peer Support Group is to provide a space for male sufferers to share their experiences, coping strategies, and offer peer support. Our group aim is to ease the isolation by offering inclusion to all those who attend.

Men of all ages, backgrounds and sexualities are welcome to attend and it dosen't matter what stage of your eating disorder you are at. The group sessions will be facilitated by two men who have had experience of the issues themselves and is held in a closed venue to ensure the safety and confidentiality of all those who attend.

We plan to hold monthly meetings over a six month period, each with a different theme (suggested themes so far include food and mood, alternative therapies, and strategies to recovery). Where possible we will have a speaker at each meeting who will give a talk relating to that particular month's theme (e.g. for food and mood we would ask a nutritionist to come and speak to the group). The idea behind this is to give the group members fresh insight, which may help in their pathways to recovery.

Our first meeting will be taking place on Wed 7th October from 7.30-9pm at the Conference Room, Community Base, 113 Queens Road, Brighton. The next scheduled meetings will take place on the first Wed of the month at the same time and venue.

For more info on 'Men Get Eating Disorders Too' please see our recently developed website www.mengetedstoo.co.uk The site provides information and advice on eating disorders including definitions of what they are and the symptoms, treatments and support services available. There are also personal stories and a message board so male users can connect with other men.

If you have any queries about anything please do not hesitate to email Sam Thomas (Project Leader) sam@mengetedstoo.co.uk or 07906227129

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