Why do people suffer with Eating Disorders?
Signs and Symptoms
Emotional Eating

 

Why do people suffer with Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are multidimensional and the risk factors include: disturbed eating behaviors dieting (harmful weight control behaviors: diet pill use, fasting), lower self-esteem, negative body image, endorsement of socio-cultural beliefs of physical appearance, obsessive thoughts of weight and appearance, history of being teased about physical appearance and negative peer and family influences.