Attachment Theory
ANSWERS
What Exactly Are Eating Disorders?
Eating disorders are mental health conditions in which people attempt to cope with negative feelings and situations through food. This manifests as food-related behaviors such as eating too much or too little and becoming obsessed with body weight and shape.
Although there are numerous types of eating disorders, the following are the most common:
Anorexia nervosa is a condition in which a person attempts to control their weight by undereating, overexercising, or both. Anorexia has one of the highest mortality rates of any psychological disorder.
Bulimia – a loss of control over how much food is consumed, followed by drastic action such as purging to avoid gaining weight.
Binge eating disorder entails overeating until the individual feels uncomfortably full.
Among the symptoms of an eating disorder are the following:
Weight fluctuations
Obsession with body shape and weight
Undereating
Using laxatives or purging after eating
Overexercising
Mood swings such as anxiety, depression, or withdrawal
Developing strict food habits or regimes
Physical symptoms such as feeling cold and dizzy, as well as poor circulation
Digestive issues
Puberty symptoms that are delayed or changes in the menstrual cycle
An eating disorder can affect anyone, regardless of race, gender, religion, or culture. They are not limited to any one “type” of person. However, eating disorders are most common during adolescence. Over the last century, the number of people who have them has also increased dramatically. There could be various reasons for this increase in numbers, including psychological, environmental, biological, and social factors. However, there has been a recent emphasis on the link between insecure attachment and the development of eating disorders.
Eating Disorders and Attachment Theory
An insecure attachment style is a proven risk factor for developing an eating disorder. That may appear to be a blanket statement, but studies have shown that roughly 70% to 100% of people with anorexia nervosa also have an insecure attachment style. They also show that individuals with insecure attachment styles are predisposed to other eating disorders.
Furthermore, this discovery was not limited to people with a specific eating disorder. An insecure attachment was also discovered to be a risk factor for disordered eating patterns that do not meet the criteria for an eating disorder diagnosis. Chronic restrained eating, compulsive eating, and an increased focus on appearance are examples of such patterns.
Furthermore, evidence suggests that insecure attachment is a risk factor for early signs of an eating disorder. These symptoms include concerns about being overweight, body shape, eating restrictions, and binge eating.
As a result, eating disorder symptoms could be considered an outward manifestation of the severe psychological and emotional issues that frequently result from insecure attachment styles.
Attachment Theory
QUESTION
Attachment Theory
1- Go to the search engine, Google, and type in the box: attachment theory + (pick a mental disorder). For example, you can type attachment theory + eating disorders / or depression. Search evidence-based articles and then describe the disorder from an attachment point of view.
Your post will be checked in Turnitin for plagiarism. Responses should be a minimum of 350 words, scholarly written, APA formatted, and referenced. A minimum of 3 references are required (other than your text).