Eating Disorder Hope Israel: Anorexics lack sense of belonging, study finds

Friday, August 26, 2011

Anorexics lack sense of belonging, study finds

Source for article: News.com.au

RECOVERING from anorexia nervosa is so difficult for many sufferers because the eating disorder satisfies an intense need to belong, an Australian researcher says. Social anthropologist Megan Warin believes many anorexics might not seek treatment because they find the disorder incredibly seductive.

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Seeking recovery from an eating disorder can be extremely difficult because of the highly addictive nature of the disease. If you have a loved one suffering from an eating disorder, what are ways to encourage them to find a sense of belonging in something more positive than this deadly disease?

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