COVID-19 has made isolation, food stockpiling and stress the norm — a perfect storm for someone struggling with an eating disorder. Eating Disorders NS says stress, isolation, and a lack of resources can create the 'perfect storm' for someone recovering to relapse. - Shaleen Jones, Eating Disorders Nova ScotiaThere are a number of things you can do if you see disordered eating habits start to emerge, said Rickard. Supporting loved onesThere are things friends and family can do to make life under COVID-19 easier for those with eating disorders, said Rickard. Heightened focus on food shortages can be triggering for some people with eating disorders, who already experience anxiety around food.

Source: CBC News April 12, 2020 13:52 UTC