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Will eating disorders come simply out of want to look better?
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It is more complex: It is more complex than just wanting to look better. We all want to look better and may watch our diet and exercise to be healthy. Eating disorders go way beyond that simple desire & the cause usually lies in early childhood. Many factors can contribute to eds: low self esteem, concerns about sexuality, abuse, hypercritical parenting (and self parenting) to name just a few.
Answered 7/16/2013
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