Áine Floyd’s struggle with body image has been going on her whole life, and the lack of available services is a serious issue for her and others suffering with eating disorders

Áine Floyd has had an eating disorder for the last 12 years. Photo: Frank McGrath

Áine Floyd has had an eating disorder for the last 12 years. Photo: Frank McGrath

For as long as she can remember, Drogheda woman Áine Floyd (36) has always been self-conscious about her body.

The mother-of-three spent her formative school years avoiding physical activities due to the crippling fear she had about being ridiculed by her classmates after being nicknamed “Blobby” by someone on the school bus.