How do eating disorders develop?

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Eating disorders don’t appear overnight, they tend to build up over time, shaped by a mix of genetic, psychological and social factors. That’s why early detection matters: the sooner the warning signs are recognised, the faster appropriate support can be put in place. And it’s worth being clear, this isn’t about occasional cravings or a slightly restrictive diet. Eating disorders are serious psychiatric conditions, typically taking three main forms: anorexia nervosa, bulimia, and binge eating disorder. How are these disorders manifested? What are the societal factors that might explain the emergence of eating disorders? And what about the genetic factor in all this? Depending on the disorder, what changes can be observed in eating habits? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠⁠⁠What is the Fermi paradox?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠What’s the Tinder Paradox ?⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Could vanlife be a lifestyle choice for you?⁠⁠⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices