Obsessive-compulsive disorde<\/a>r is a need to control and repeat things. It can be mild or severe and extremely noticeable and mild and go undetected. Many people who have eating disorders also have obsessive-compulsive disorders. They need to control the food they eat and may count calories and even go as far as to measure their bowel movements to determine how much weight they have lost. Obsessive-compulsive disorder can be treated with therapy and in some cases, medication. <\/p>\n\n\n\nOnce the disorder is under control, those who suffer eating disorder as a result of it may also get under control. In some cases, people who have OCD and eating disorders will need to arrange for different types of therapy to help them overcome each problem separately. It is possible for people to overcome these types of eating disorders, but most will have to work hard and will struggle with OCD for much of their lives. It can be a constant battle and they will need a lot of support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n
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