Many people who suffer from eating disorders suffer alone. They often try to keep friends and family in the dark, either out of shame or because they don't want their eating habits interfered with.

"Being secretive and hiding the disorder becomes natural after experience with covering it up... There are certain challenges one must face as the disorder progresses..."

In some cultures, there's a lack of understanding about the seriousness of eating disorders, which causes some parents to avoid the topic altogether. Source: The Spectrum (Buffalo, NY)

Labels: behaviors, secrecy, disceit

Posted By: Aspen Education Group