Blood Sugar Play – Emma O’Brian

Content warning: This video contains material and topics that viewers may find challenging or upsetting.

The play shows the story of Cara, who has an eating disorder. She is presenting with low blood sugar levels and is refusing to go to hospital. The play shares the experience of Cara and her thoughts about her eating disorder.

The play is written by Emma O’Brien, a social worker who has her own experience of having an eating disorder, which she received treatment for. The video includes an interview with Emma, discussing how the play came to be and what she hoped the play would provide others with.

For further information about eating disorder and support available, please visit:-

Overview – Eating disorders – NHS (www.nhs.uk)

Support for eating problems – Healthy Minds

What is an eating disorder? (rethink.org)

What To Do If You’re Experiencing Eating Problems | YoungMinds