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Could anxiety cause an eating disorder even if there's never been an eating problem?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Well..: I don't believe that anxiety is a dirct cause for an eating disorder. However, it certainly can trigger abnormal eating behaviors. People with eating disorders often use this as a way to cope. Thus if there is increased stress - this can lead to more eating disorder symptoms.

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Answered 5/9/2016

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