Eating disorders are also driven by a powerful urge to get rid of or control disturbing thoughts and bodily sensations. For example, eating disorders sufferers commonly deal with thoughts such as “I’m too fat.” When the body is evaluated negatively, these evaluations may become extended as meaningful about motivation, will-power and self-worth. In other words, some individuals come to see their bodies and their eating as a proxy for their worth.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Dec 2014 11:23:00 +0000
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