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Fenit goes wild for nature as popular festival makes a much anticipated comeback!

Fenit gets set to embrace her wild side this coming weekend, as WildMind returns with a bang after an enforced break due to the pandemic.

Fenit is embracing her wild side as The WildMind Festival returns to the seaside village with a bang from April 20th to 23rd. The festival promises a stellar lineup of scientists, environmentalists, authors and artists mixed with a series of fun events, film, music and comedy, in what promises to be a fun filled family weekend.

Coinciding with World Earth Day, the festival will take place at the end of the Tralee-Fenit Greenway in a specially constructed “Festival Village”

If you have ever thought about growing your own food, learning about what lives in Tralee bay or learning of the amazing history of the Tralee to Fenit railway line, then Fenit is the place to be this coming weekend. Treat yourself to a turn in a wood-fired sauna on the beach, take part in a guided walk that talks you through the biodiversity that we pass every day or meet Fenit’s friendly dolphins on a kayak tour of the Lighthouse. Just a snapshot of the many events that will showcase our wildlife systems in Kerry and how we can bring about the change that our planet so desperately needs.

The festival is playing host to some big names this year as RTE’s environmental stalwart Duncan Stewart leads a stellar cast that includes renowned comedian Colm O’Regan, UCC professor Hannah Daly, and the Irish Wildlife Trust’s Pádraic Fogarty.

Sunday has something for all the family, with activities for young and old, food stalls, local artisan producers and craft demonstrations.

Over the course of three days, the sleepy village of Fenit, Co. Kerry, will come alive with a wide range of events and activities each of which aims to inform, inspire and immerse us in our natural environment. WildMind aims to empower people to make everyday changes in how we think about and treat the planet. Changes that collectively, do make a difference.

The Festival will be officially launched by Duncan Stewart on Friday at 6pm in the Festival Barn at the end of the Greenway. The festival ends on a lighthearted note as comedian Colm O’Regan brings his comedy show Climate Worrier to Fenit on Sunday April 23rd at 7pm. Tickets are €15 euros and are available on Eventbrite. All information on events and tickets can be found at wildmind.ie.

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What is Binge Eating Disorder?

Binge eating disorder (BED) isn’t the same as overeating, and it’s not a personal choice. It’s a mental health condition and highly treatable. Suppose you experience repeated episodes of eating large amounts of food in one sitting, and you feel out of control of your eating and maybe even hide your behaviour from others. In that case, you may have a binge eating disorder (BED).

What’s important to keep in mind is that, though the disorder may cause you distress:

• It’s not your fault.

• It’s not a choice.

• You’re not alone.

Binge eating disorder is a condition in which people feel out of control of their eating and consume an objectively large amount of food in one sitting.

It wasn’t recognised as a psychiatric diagnosis until 2013. Having BED is not a choice. It’s a mental health condition that may have a strong genetic component.

Symptoms of binge eating disorder

Here are some of the most common symptoms of BED to help you determine whether you have it:

• repeated episodes of binge eating — at least one episode of binge eating per week for at least 3 months

• eating an objectively large amount of food in a given setting

• the feeling that you have no control and can’t stop eating

• eating alone

• eating fast

• continuing to eat after you feel satisfied until you feel very full or ill

• shame about how much food you eat

• self-disgust, guilt, and depression may accompany an episode of binge eating

BED is also not the same as overeating. Overeating is similar to binge eating but without a loss of control. It often happens during special occasions, such as a birthday dinner. The loss of control in BED is a significant aspect associated with the feelings of distress and impairment you may experience if you have this condition.