Eating disorder charity Beat saw a 73% increase in calls, while people are spending more time online where harmful images are.
Daniel Magson, 27, is recovering from bulimia and said the last few months have been incredibly difficult.
"It was the first time I realised that my eating disorder was going to come back and I had no control over it whatsoever."Lots of private eating disorder outpatient centres, a lifeline to many, have had to temporarily close due to the pandemic, said Steve Clarke, hospital director of private mental health care provider, the Priory Group, which operates at more than 500 sites across the UK.
Rachel Egan was diagnosed with anorexia at 14 and although she is now in recovery, she said the lockdown has put on added pressure.
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