Archive for the ‘OCD’ Category

Eating Disorders and the Possible Causes

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

What causes eating disorders? That question has been pondered for decades. And the truth is that eating disorders are not caused by a single factor, it is complicated and there are many factors that contribute to the making of an eating disorder, as well as the severity of that disorder. Things such as stress, personality disorders, anxiety disorders, as well as genetic and biological factors all contribute to the development of this serious disorder, just how much is up for debates. It is also true that issues like low self-esteem and dependency problems are common to people with eating disorders.