​Correlation Between Trauma And Eating Disorder

Recent research shows that there are strong Neurobiological Correlation Between Trauma and Eating Disorders. This was stated in an article titled “The Intersection of Trauma and Eating Disorders” written by Pernille Bülow Ph.D.. It was also stated that the new research indicates that trauma therapy helps recovery from an eating disorder.

Three key points were further highlighted in the article. They are:

1. Up to 50 percent of people with eating disorders also have PTSD.
2. PTSD complicates ED treatment, yet trauma therapy is not included in most eating disorder recovery programs.
3. A real-world study shows how trauma therapy improves recovery for patients with PTSD and eating disorders.

This research and similar ones show that there is a strong correlation between trauma and eating disorders. This means that people who have experienced trauma are more likely to develop an eating disorder. This is because trauma can lead to several psychological problems, including low self-esteem, anxiety, and depression. These problems can make it difficult to cope with stress and emotions, which can lead to disordered eating behaviours.

There are a number of ways that trauma can contribute to the development of an eating disorder. For example, trauma can lead to a sense of loss of control. This can make people feel like they have no control over their lives, which can lead to them trying to control their weight to feel like they have some control over their bodies.

Trauma can also lead to feelings of shame and guilt. These feelings can make people feel like they are not worthy of love or acceptance. This can lead to them using disordered eating behaviours as a way to punish themselves or to try to feel better about themselves.

To learn more about the correlation between trauma and eating disorder, you can read the whole article from the link below:

Rainbow Counselling Blog: The Correlation Between Trauma and Eating Disorder

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