Very Descriptive Essay On Eating Disorders - Author Eating Disorders <Tab/>Many people suffer from eating disorders, some of the most common types are Compulsive Eating, Anorexia Nervosa, and Bulimia Nervosa. <Tab/>Compulsive overeating is characterized by uncontrollable eating and consequent weight gain. Compulsive overeaters use food as a way to cope with stress, emotional conflicts and daily problems. The food can block out feelings and emotions. …showed first 75 words of 494 total…

…showed last 75 words of 494 total…comfort. Bulimia also serves as a function for blocking or letting out feelings. Unlike anorexics, bulimics do realize they have a problem and are more likely to seek help. <Tab/>Although most people with eating disorders know they have a problem, choose not to seek help. Sometimes it can be from embarrassment, a way to be forced to eat/diet/exercise, and many other factors play a role in it too.