Tom Quinn, director of external affairs at Beat, a leading charity for eating disorder support, said: “We know that some people with eating disorders find online accounts helpful during their recovery.
“For instance, social media enables people to meet others in similar situations, share recovery wins, learn more about the support available, and encourage others to reach out for treatment.
“It can also be incredibly inspiring to hear from people who have recovered from an eating disorder.”
However, the charity does also warn users to be careful.
“Social media can be a dangerous place for those affected by eating disorders”, Mr Quinn added.
“We’d urge people to be cautious when using social media during their recovery as some content can be incredibly triggering. “