Childhood Anxiety May Make Anorexia Worse
It's well-known that anxiety disorders are more common among people with anorexia. But a team of researchers has found that childhood anxiety is not only a precursor to eating disorders, but may determine a disorder's severity.
"In general, the researchers found, women with a history of childhood anxiety exhibited 'more extreme personality traits' and attitudes - like perfectionism and obsessive tendencies related to food - than women without a history of early anxiety disorders."The research team believes this newly discovered link emphasizes the importance of discovering and treating anxiety disorders early. Source: Parent Center
Labels: anorexia, anxiety, causes of eating disorders
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