In the case of anorexia and bulimia, anxiety can appear before, during, and after meals in the form of recurring thoughts about weight, body image, or the need to do compensatory exercise.

A good strategy for managing anxiety on a physical level is relaxation techniques . On an emotional and cognitive level , psychotherapeutic intervention focused on analyzing the emotions and negative thoughts related to the eating disorder is recommended.

If necessary, and if the strategies discussed above are not working, specialists can prescribe medication to help reduce anxiety levels.