Psychedelics May Help Individuals with Eating Disorders
Negative body image usually causes anxiety and depression, and in most people, it can also cause eating disorders and body dysmorphia to develop. Figures from the National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders show that about 9% of the global population suffers from eating disorders. These conditions mainly affect women, many of whom have shared how psychedelics have helped them manage body dysmorphia, dissatisfaction and the stress, depression and anxiety that accompanies this cycle. Body dysmorphia is a psychological disorder that causes an individual to imagine imperfections or overvalue minute imperfections by being excessively concerned with their bodies. While…
