Disorders of attachments eating adult in recovery

Lower reflective functioning was specifically associated with anorexia nervosa. Attachment anxiety was associated with eating disorder symptom. The relationship is based on the attachment theory, which believes a healthy attachment between child and the primary caretaker gives the. These mothers are less likely to be preoccupied with the cultural ideals, thus allowing their daughters to simply exist - what Winnicott references as 'going on being. Eating disorder and some PTSD symptoms further disconnect clients from their body or overemphasize body. • In eating disorder recovery, it is essential that.