The Mertha Mo Nyamande Series: Mental Health And Eating Disorders

Anorexia is largely about thinking that one is fat or needs to lose weight even though they are as skinny as one can possibly be By Psychotherapist Mertha Mo Nyamande Eating is generally a social and pleasurable experience that nourishes the body for both physical appearances and mental fitness. Eating Disorders (ED’s) are therefore Mental Disorders closely linked to body image, self-esteem, and confidence, leading to depression and anxiety. People with Eating Disorders struggle to regulate or control their eating in healthy ways, based on altered perception of their ideal body image or they use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviours may include eating too much or too little or worrying about your weight or body shape. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Eating disorders are a strong negative associations and feelings over the smell, taste, or texture of certain foods.