We al
l know that bullying is harmful to our children. And researchers and eating disorder professionals are now just starting to understand that bullying can contribute to disordered eating. If a pre-teen or teen has an eating disorder they could be using their eating disorder behaviors to cope with being bullied. To read more about how disordered eating/eating disorders are believed to be “helpful” in coping with life stresses please visit here.
**Eating disorders are described as maladaptive coping skills-behaviors that are harmful overtime.