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The Relationship Between Unaddressed Trauma and eating disorders through Qualitative Inquiry

Dear Sir or Madam, please take a few minutes of your time to complete the following questionnaire.

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

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Are you fluent in English?

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Have you ever been diagnosed with an eating disorder (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder) by a healthcare professional?

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Have you experienced any form of trauma (e.g., physical, emotional, sexual abuse, significant loss, or other traumatic events)?

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Are you currently receiving treatment for any mental health condition, including eating disorders or trauma-related conditions (e.g., therapy, counseling, medication)?

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Do you feel capable of providing informed consent and participating in a research study that involves discussing personal experiences related to trauma and eating disorders?

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Can you describe your current relationship with food and eating?

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How has it changed over time?

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How do you perceive your body image, and what factors do you believe have influenced this perception?

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Could you share any significant traumatic experiences you have encountered?

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How did these experiences affect you at the time?

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In what ways do you think your traumatic experiences have impacted your eating behaviors or relationship with food?

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How do you typically cope with stress and emotional distress?

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Have these coping mechanisms changed over time?

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Can you describe any recurring thoughts or feelings related to your trauma that you experience?

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How would you describe your self-perception and self-worth?

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What are some thoughts or beliefs you hold about yourself?

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Can you identify any patterns in your behaviour or thoughts that you think are related to your trauma or eating disorder?

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How often do you find yourself preoccupied with thoughts of food, eating, or body shape/weight?

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Have there been times when you felt out of control while eating?

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Can you describe these experiences and how they made you feel?

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How have your experiences with trauma and eating disorders affected your daily life and relationships?

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What types of support or treatment have you sought for your trauma and eating disorder?

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What has been helpful or unhelpful in your journey?

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Looking back, how do you think your experiences have shaped who you are today?

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What advice or insights would you share with someone who is going through similar experiences with trauma and eating disorders?

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Is there anything else about your experience with trauma and eating disorders that you would like to share?

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How do you envision your future in terms of healing and recovery from trauma and eating disorders?

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this questionnaire.


Please see below some highly recommended charities to support you in your healing journey 


www.seedeatingdisorders.org.uk


https://www.mind.org.uk/