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Many things can lead to an eating disorder:
Anorexia/bulimia nervosa:
1. control
2. unhappiness
3. could be an occupational hazard (Ex// modeling)
Obesity related eating disorders:
1. unhappiness
2. works as a temporary comfort for hurt
3. could be the kind of family that person is from - like if the parents have not regard whatsoever for nutritional values, then this person will never learn what is healthy and will continue to eat the same way they were taught as a child.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThere can be many causes of eating disorders. Some of the most common causes are having a family member or friend with an eating disorder, peer pressure, bullying / teasing, socail or media influences, and dieting that simply gets oout of hand and goes too far.
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∙ 8y agoLike all mental illness, it is a combination of genetics, personality, up bringing and experiences. Someone with an eating disordered family member is more likely to develop an ED themselves. Type A personalities (perfectionists) are also more likely to develop an eating disorder. If someone is predisposed (by genetics or personality) and are bullied as children, pushed to achieve or abused and experience a stressful situation may then go on to develop an eating disorder. it varies a lot though, and not all cases are the same.
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∙ 13y agolow self-esteem, usually brought on by abuse or neglect.
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How do you get binge eating di sorder?
Binge eating disorder may develop as a response to anxiety, depression, stress, or as the after effect of another eating disorder.
Symptoms of this eating disorder might include being overweight and feelings of poor self -control during excessive overeating?
With symptoms like that, a person may be suffering from a binge-eating disorder, a compulsive-over-eating disorder, or an emotional eating disorder.
Can someone with bipolar disorder have an eating disorder?
Yes, anyone may experience an eating disorder for many reasons, including stress or poor self image. If you are bipolar and suspect that you have an eating disorder, this is something to discuss with your therapist and/or medical doctor.
What eating disorder is it when the symptoms might include being overweight and feelings of poor self-control during excessive over eating?
Binge-eating disorder is where you may feel shame or guilt about eating and those with this disorder tend to be on the heaver side.
What can an eating disorder lead to?
An eating disorder can lead to many severe health problems. With anorexia you may loose weight but not in a good or healthy way.
What are signs to look for in someone with an eating disorder?
someone with an eating disorder may show signs of depression in the more obvious cases but in the more secrative cases the person may have suddenlt lack in self confidence. However an eating disorder may be hidden in ones diet, just because they're eating doesn't mean they're not sick. for exampl they may eat only protein which has no fat but burns quickly in the system. it's better to consult a doctor or counsiler if you suspect an eating disorder. :)
Is general anxiety disorder a hereditary disease?
No, general anxiety disorder is not hereditary. But, there are many personal factors that may contribute to whether a person develops this disorder. whathappensifisuddenly stop takingzanaz h
Eating in the night?
Night Eating is not an official type of eating disorder listed in the Diagnostic Criteria, but it is a very common problem and may be one of the more frequent causes of obesity. Night Eating is a stress-related eating, sleeping and mood disorder that is associated with disordered neuroendocrine function.
What is a disorder that may result from abnormal development of the corpus collosum?
I believe that would be 'epilepsy'.
What is the term for eating in response to arousal?
You may have an unhealthy relationship with your sexual arousal that brings you anxiety, which may lead to binge eating. There is no specific term for this, but it could be classified under Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, or EDNOS.
Is phagophobia an eating disorder?
Yes, phagophobia literally means fear of eating. And those who are afraid to eat may wind up being malnourished.
