This article explores the commonalities among various eating disorders with an emphasis on boundary issues. Described are some of the family system dynamics, script decisions, and self-parenting styles of female destructive eaters. Biochemical, physical, and nutritional factors are considered, as well as the psychological benefits of the therapist's use of noninvasive techniques with the typical lax-boundaried, eating-disordered client.
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