Struggling with an Eating Disorder #BellLetsTalk - Team Canada

Bell and Team Canada Present: François Imbeau-Dulac

François Imbeau-Dulac struggled with an eating disorder for years and after representing Team Canada at London 2012, he lost control. With the support he sought and received, François has found his way back to a healthy lifestyle with the goal of competing for Team Canada at Tokyo 2020. #BellLetsTalk

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[alexmuir]

It is so encouraging that athletes are sharing their experiences about their mental challenges. Hopefully young athletes are being exposed to these stories so they are aware that this could happen to them and resources are available if they need them.

[camyen]

The key piece to here is that Francois had a coach/person that he trusted and was able to confide in - I don't know who you are coach, but high five!

[alaynelangford]

My heart goes out to Francois, but he was incredibly lucky to have support and the resources through his professional sport, Diving Canada. In my experience, we have been kicked to the curb when it comes down to getting the support my adult daughter needs, in Ontario. Unfortunately, our hospitals for the average citizens, are "busting at the seams". Good luck and good health to all the wonderful Canadian athletes.

[audriam.]

Thank you for this informative video. Thank you. God bless you :)

[UngratefulBeast]

wow.... someone pinched my side belly and started laughing out loud while I was at the gym and it started my eating disorder... I'm sorry for everyone struggling with this it's truly horrible

[compassionatepeercounseling]

My goodness, I'm watching different videos of elite athletes with eating disorders, and their stories are so similar that it's striking. Thank you for sharing your story.

[kevina]

As a waterman in recovery, it’s a great morale booster to see other male athletes who I can more easily identify, with talking about their experiences. Thank you for the video :)

[petsandthingsilike]

Wow! This is insanely brave to talk about, especially great representation for male athletes. Thank you for sharing

[BDubzCAD]

I got my eating disorder from wrestling, it’s so bad because when your whole life becomes about watching weight and calories you can’t really turn it off. I gained weight after the season ended like any normal person but it really just hurts to look at myself in the mirror. I once was overweight during quarantine because of Covid and my mind is telling me I’m gonna get back there so I’ve been eating a minimal amount and making myself throw up. I’m starting to get help.

[multiyapples]

To anyone out there struggling with an eating disorder I encourage you to get the help you need.

[jeffkoe]

What a struggle. I understand it well.

[benji]

Yeah the point i got from this video is that he got help because he was part of something elite. Glad for him but what about for people without those resources?