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Why Do I Need to Save Food? Eating Disorders, Food Rationing, & Scarcity Fears
Food rationing and scarcity fears can show up in eating disorders in surprising ways. You might save the last few bites even though you’re still hungry, carefully make favorite foods “last,” become anxious when safe foods run low, or hesitate to eat something because you’re worried you won’t have it later.
In this solo episode, Dr. Marianne explores how food scarcity anxiety can affect people with anorexia, bulimia, ARFID, and other eating disorders. Restriction can teach the brain and body that food is scarce, even when food is physically available. Over time, saving food may start to…
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