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  I. Introduction Eating disorders are serious health conditions that affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors around food and body image. They are not choices or fads. With the right support, many people recover and rebuild a safer relationship with eating and self-care. Cause → effect in plain words: stress, genetics, and rigid dieting can distort hunger signals and body perception. That cycle often leads to restriction, bingeing, or purging, which further disrupts mood, sleep, and energy. Early, steady help breaks this loop faster. Start with small, stable steps: eat regular meals and snacks on a schedule; keep a brief mood-and-meal log; and reduce “all-or-nothing” rules. For gentle coping tools, see mindfulness and pain management tips and build basics with practical nutrition awareness . Limits & signals: if you notice rapid weight change, fainting, chest pain, self-harm thoughts, or loss of periods, seek medical care...