I always thought that anorexia was a female problem, something affecting young women manipulated by media and peers, even bullied, to become closest to what men want in a woman or what a successful woman is supposed to look like: tall and thin. This would be a social cause.
However, I read that some people, including men, become anorexic to control: they cannot control much in life, but weight is something they can control, like a way to cope with trauma. This would be a psychological cause.
My question is what’s the bigger trigger to anorexia, society or inner trauma?
Both, but I personally think that inner trauma is a bigger factor. Everyone grows up in the same society but not everyone develops an eating disorder, so it stands to reason that ED sufferers’ particular environment and personal experiences contribute.
In general I agree, but I’d like to point out that although everyone grows up in the same society, the experience can differ. And everyone is not the same, some people may be more succeptible to the societal pressures.
Yes, of course. I think family is a major factor in shielding you from the harshness of society. If you grow up with an almond mom for example, naturally you’re going to have a more difficult relationship with food & body image. Just my 2¢.