What To Do About Eating Disorders Many factors can contribute to eating disorders, including genetics, biochemics, cultural norms and psychological miscues. But no matter where they come from, the effects of an eating disorder can be drastic. While most think that eating disorders are simply about food, the truth is that those who suffer from a disorder are actually using food as a medium to cope with some underlying, more deeply rooted struggle. These can include anxiety, life stressors, personal insecurities, and many more. Unfortunately, as a disorder worsens, it actually serves to magnify these negative emotions, which only worsens the relationship with food. In this article, we’ll debunk the different kinds of eating disorders that exist, outline where they stem from, and give you concrete tips for how to handle them when they arise. COMMON TYPES OF EATING DISORDERS Anorexia Nervosa: Perhaps the most notorious eating disorder, people with anorexia are...