Eating Disorder and genetics

[Lammchen]

I had an eating disorder when I was a teenager and from time to time I still struggle with the thoughts even though I am now in control and not ED. My daughter had an eating disorder when she was in high school but hers was far worse than mine was.

One thing we learned when she was hospitalized that it's not the parents' fault! Sometimes it's actually genetics that play a part in who will have an eating disorder (besides things like the media and socializing).

 

[Soulwatcher]

Most of my family members are overweight on my dads side. So I would say that me being overweight is probably genetics. But I am doing something about it, I am dieting and exercising. It's hard work, but I already lost 132 pounds.