Eating disorders are behavioral conditions characterized by severe and

persistent disturbance in eating behaviors and associated distressing thoughts and emotions. They are a group of conditions marked by an unhealthy relationship with food.

No one knows the precise cause of eating disorders. But, they seem to coexist with psychological and medical issues such as low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, trouble coping with emotions, and substance abuse. They also have a high mortality rate of any mental disorder.

There is a commonly held misconception that eating disorders are a lifestyle choice. Eating disorders are actually serious and often fatal illnesses that are associated with severe disturbances in people’s eating behaviors and related thoughts and emotions.

It’s common for people with eating disorders to hide their unhealthy behaviors, so it can be challenging to recognize the signs of an eating disorder, especially early on.

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