Several factors are involved in the development of an eating disorder, such as bulimia or anorexia:

• Genetic factors.
• Psychological factors, such as self-demand, perfectionism, and low self-esteem.
• Social factors. Currently, we have a beauty ideal that values thinness; there is a lot of social pressure regarding body image, and social media reinforces these ideals.
• Family factors. The family should be a healthy role model in terms of body values and eating habits.
• Triggering factors. These are related to a negative emotional experience, such as the lockdown to prevent COVID-19.

What is important is not to focus on the cause or look for culprits, but to put all our energy into solving the problem.