Yes, many times they are especially if it is anorexia nervosa. When the body goes into starving mode, the brain is being overworked because it has little or no energy that is needed to keep it running. In this way it causes the brain to behave abnormally.
many people who develop eating disorders also have very low self esteem
Most people with eating disorders have low self-esteem. The most common reasons for having an eating disorder are a need for control, thinness, or perfection.
Any age. all people have sleeping disorders and some people just always have had sleeping disorders. i'ts called insomnia
There are a wide variety of treatment for eating disorders that are available in the U.S. The vast majority of these treatments are related to mental health, such as anti-depressive medications and counseling.
WebMD is a good place to learn about anything medical related. Wikipedia is another good place to learn about eating disorders in general. Two great sources.
Correct. Dragonflies and Butterflies symbolize recovery from an Eating Disorder. Correct. Dragonflies and Butterflies symbolize recovery from an Eating Disorder.
the study of eating disorders
Eating Disorders Association was created in 1989.
Eating Disorders Coalition was created in 2000.
Bryan Lask has written: 'Children's Problems (Positive Health Guide)' 'Anorexia Nervosa and Related Eating Disorders in Childhood and Adolescence' 'Overcoming behavior problems in children' -- subject(s): Adolescent psychology, Child psychology, Child rearing, Problem children 'Eating disorders in childhood and adolescence' -- subject(s): Eating disorders in children, Eating disorders in adolescence, Anorexia nervosa
no but it causes sleeping disorders
Though many mental disorders can have physical side effects, and eating disorder is one of the only mental disorders that is also an actual physical disorder. Eating disorders often rob the body of essential nurtients (for disorders like bulimia and anorexia). Starvation and physical abuse (like laxatives, purging, and excessive exercise) can wreak havoc on the body. Other eating disorders contribute to poor butrition (binge eating, compulsive-over-eating, for example) and can lead to obesity-related health problems like diabetes.