Treating an eating disorder can be very complicated. The relapse rate is very high, and…
Eating Disorders and Comorbidity with Depression and Anxiety
Eating disorders can be characterized into three main types: anorexia, bulim
Treating an eating disorder can be very complicated. The relapse rate is very high, and…
Eating Disorders and Comorbidity with Depression and Anxiety
Eating disorders can be characterized into three main types: anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. The characteristics of each disorder differ, but one fact remains: people who suffer from eating disorders have a higher likelihood of suffering from anxiety and depression than those who do not suffer from eating disorders. In fact, up to 80 percent of those with anorexia have suffered major depression at some point, and as many as 80 percent of bulimics have suffered from an anxiety disorder. There are several theories as to why this might happen.
Eating disorders are most likely to afflict young women. Only 5 to 15 percent of sufferers are male. Up to 3 percent of American women will suffer from anorexia in their lifetimes, and up to 4 percent of women will suffer