If you’re in your thirties and are concerned you may have an eating disorder, you are definitely not alone.
In fact, it might surprise you to learn that eating disorders are actually most common in women in their thirties.
According to a recent review, the majority of people reaching out for help are women aged between 25 and 35 years old. Not image-conscious teenagers, as you might imagine.
A large part of the reason for this development are our increasingly-hectic lifestyles. When you already feel out of control of your work or personal life, this can be a trigger (consciously or unconsciously) to take control wherever you can; in the case of an eating disorder, with the food you eat (or don’t eat).
There are many other possible triggers for an eating disorder - even when you’re in your thirties and feel like you ‘should be more stable.’ Just some of these triggers could be:
Finishing college
Starting a new job
Going through a breakup
Deciding to go on a diet
Having a child
Getting married
Starting a significant relationship
Basically anything that unsettles you (even positively) or destabilizes your world can be a trigger for an eating disorder.
If you are in your thirties and think you might have an eating disorder, what can you do? The fact that you’ve sought out and are reading this article is a major first step - well done!
An eating disorder is a serious condition that needs expert help and support. Reach out for support today from a licensed therapist who specializes in the treatment of eating disorders.
At Inside Wellness in sunny Utah, our warm and caring therapists will work with you to help you regain control of your thoughts, your relationship with food, and your life.
Schedule a call today with our friendly care coordinator, who will help you find your ideal therapist match.