Depression and eating disorders are correlated. Its not uncommon to find people with psychological disorders that co exist with their anorexia. Infact, psychological factors are one of the contributors that lead to eating disorders. In certain cases, eating disorder is a secondary symptom to an underlying psychological disorder. Some of the psychological disorders that co exist with anorexia include, OCD, Depression, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Bipolar 2, Panic disorders, personality disorder. Certain people with eating disorder may also be exhibiting other addictive and self destructive behaviours which is a reaction to a low self - esteem and a negative means of coping with life and stress. It may include things from alcholism to cutting and self mutilation. The low self esteem makes them feel that they deserve to be hurt and can also be used to block out emotional pain or to make them feel “strong”. These psychological disorders, when combined with eating disorders leave long lasting effects on the person suffering. Its vital to recognize if depression is causing anorexia or anorexia is causing depression so that the treatment can be planned accordingly.
References:
Http://www.euronet.nl/~jonkr/, Ron Jonk-. "Anorexia Nervosa." University of Maryland Medical Center | Home. Web. 18 July 2011. <http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/anorexia-nervosa-000012.htm>.
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