05/18/2023
Did you know that eating disorders and childhood trauma are often connected? This certainly doesn’t mean that every person who has experienced trauma will develop an eating disorder, and it’s no guarantee that every person with disordered eating has experienced trauma. What we have is data that indicates a link between trauma and eating disorders for a portion of people which means that these are risk factors to be aware of.
Every person processes and responds in different ways to life experiences, so if you’re curious about how you are reacting to something you have been through, consider talking to a professional who can help support you.