While I still come from the "there are many possible reasons for an ED" position, and feel that assigning cause to parents in many circumstances is inappropriate, I have certainly heard others relate the same themes that you mention. When you think about the nature of these sorts of inconsistent and shifting ownership issues , it is no surprise that one of the more common things you hear younger people with EDs say is...."It's the only thing I have that is really mine."
And with caring thoughts your way for the trust and worthiness issues that can come with therapy and reaching out. EDs are so often about being hard on one's self, it seems.
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Dear Hannah,
While I still come from the "there are many possible reasons for an ED" position, and feel that assigning cause to parents in many circumstances is inappropriate, I have certainly heard others relate the same themes that you mention. When you think about the nature of these sorts of inconsistent and shifting ownership issues , it is no surprise that one of the more common things you hear younger people with EDs say is...."It's the only thing I have that is really mine."
And with caring thoughts your way for the trust and worthiness issues that can come with therapy and reaching out. EDs are so often about being hard on one's self, it seems.
Bob J.
June 9, 2009 - 9:17amThis Comment
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