Abstract of main article:
Eating disorders are often caused by a combination of factors, such as lack of ability to distinguish hunger and satisfaction, eating to suppress uncomfortable feeling, a wish to achieve an unnormal low weight, unsuitable eating habits and life style.
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Independent medical expert answers on psychiatry and psychology
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The personal experience of
Gunborg Palme, certified psychologist and certified psychotherapist, teacher and tutor in psychotherapy.
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