Expert: Joanne - 12/4/2004

Question
I was wondering what you think are some of the causes of anorexia nervosa.

Answer
Sorry that it has taken me so long to get back to you, but I'm having problems with my internet connection!

EDs can be biologically (genetic - you are more likely to have an ED if a close relative has one if it is caused by your genetic make-up), psychologically, culturally or socially.  There are lists of these reasons in more detail available on the net, so I will just give you the names of sites to visit as I won't be able to explain them as well as they are explained there!

http://www.anred.com/causes.html

http://www.selfhelpmagazine.com/articles/eating/nih/cause.html

http://www.healthyplace.com/Communities/Eating_Disorders/concernedcounseling/res...


I have given you these links in the hope that you will recognise any relevant to your own situation.
I hope you find these helpful, and please get back to me if you need anymore help with anything!

Wishing you all the luck in the world
Love Holly