Having an eating disorder also can use up a lot of mental energy planning what to eat, how to avoid food, planning a binge, getting money to buy food or laxatives or other medications, making up reasons to use the bathroom after meals, or figuring out how to tell people around you that you want to be alone after a meal.
Es difícil participar de reuniones o comidas con amigos o familiares, o abandonar la ejercitación compulsiva para salir a divertirse. Las personas con trastornos alimentarios invierten mucha energía en planificar qué comer, evitar alimentos o planear su próximo atracón, obtener dinero para comprar alimentos, laxantes u otros medicamentos, inventar excusas para usar el baño o quedarse solas al finalizar una comida.