Sexual trauma fundamentally disrupts individuals' relationship with their bodies, often leading to disordered eating as a method of coping. This coping mechanism includes behaviors like bingeing and purging, which may seem like personal choices but are deeply rooted in the trauma experience. Shame and the desire for control significantly influence these behaviors. Research highlights the heightened risk of eating disorders among those who have faced multiple episodes of childhood sexual abuse. Therapeutic approaches, such as Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), are shown to help improve both PTSD symptoms and related eating disorder behaviors.
Sexual trauma can profoundly alter self-perception, leading to disordered eating as individuals attempt to regain control over their bodies.
The relationship between sexual trauma and disordered eating highlights the necessity for specialized treatment addressing both PTSD and eating behaviors.
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