Doctor’s Opinion (Big Book xxvii)

“An eating disorder is not about food, the body, or weight; it is an ineffective solution to a problem that has become concealed to the point of being unrecognizable. In effect, an eating disorder successfully distracts everyone from focusing on the true problem underneath. Therefore, since food and weight are not the real issues, no amount of bingeing, purging, or restricting will solve or change anything. Yet, individuals with eating disorders often persist in thinking they can perfect these faulty solutions.”