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KLCC s Tiffany Eckert reports on how the COVID-19 pandemic has attributed to an increase in calls for help from those suffering from eating disorders.
Specialists say for someone struggling with an eating disorder, these are dangerous times. COVID-19 has caused disruptions in daily life and forced us to physically distance ourselves from support systems.
The National Eating Disorders Association reports steep increases in calls and online chats, up to 78% more in some months, compared to a year ago.
“People who struggle with Anorexia nervosa, which has the hallmark of restriction, have become more restricted,” she said. “And people who struggle with binge-eating disorder and Bulimia have actually engaged in more bingeing.”