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Lynsey said people with disordered eating patterns often have had difficult early attachments, loss, or trauma in their lives. They tend to view things in black-and-white terms, may be perfectionists, ...

Thankfully, relatively few of us will ever have an eating disorder. But many, many more engage in disordered eating and struggle with the shame, remorse, and unhealthy habits that often come with it.

Content warning: This story covers disordered eating. If you are struggling with an eating disorder and are in need of support, please call the National Eating Disorders Association Helpline at ...

Editor’s Note: This story is part of an occasional series covering disordered eating and diet culture. More than 1 in 5 kids and adolescents around the world show signs of disordered eating, according ...