Many individuals feel the need to set aside their own problems in order to care for others. People with eating disorders are at risk for putting their recovery on hold to be available for others instead.

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1. Reduced connection during isolation	
2. The need to prioritize others’ problems over one’s own
3. Difficulties receiving professional care

Concerns from ED patients and their caregivers

Fernández-Aranda, F., Casas, M., Claes, L., Bryan, D.C., Favaro, A., Granero, R., Gudiol, C., Jiménez-Murcia, S., Karwautz, A., Le Grange, D., Menchón, J.M., Tchanturia, K. and Treasure, J. (2020), COVID-19 and implications for eating disorders. Eur Eat Disorders Rev, 28: 239-245. https://doi-org.libproxy.berkeley.edu/10.1002/erv.2738

COVID-19 and implications for eating disorders

Challenges brought on by Covid can increase feelings of isolation and worsen symptoms. These include the inability to meet with others face-to-face and social media feeds that uphold ideal body standards.

Reduced connection during isolation

The need to prioritize others’ problems over one’s own

Professional care has been challenging when many in-person treatment options are reduced. Concerns from ED patients include anxiety about missing weigh-ins and feeling as though online therapy isn’t as effective as in-person appointments.

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